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Suggest Remedy For Lump On Vein Of Elbow
My 13 year old grandson who pitches baseball has a hard lump over the vein where blood would be normally drawn for a blood test on the inside of his elbow. It is surrounded by a red area and he says it hurts when touched. He says he noticed it yesterday morning. It might possibly be a bite but I don t see a bite mark. Should he be seen immediately by a doctor? Could it be a problem with a vein?
Fri, 19 Dec 2014
Hi...By what you quote I feel that it could be a hematoma with secondary infection and surrounding cellulitis. I suggest you see your paediatrician and get him evaluated. He might require antibiotic therapy.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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