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What Can Be The Reason For Right Hand Vein Becoming Red And Causing Pain In The Arms And Wrist ?
My wife (35yrs) is getting pain in right hand since last 2 days and a vein looks red from arm to wrist and swelling can be seen over hand. What could this be? She had not taken any medicines past last 1month.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012
Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases, Dr. Hema Yadav's Response
Hi
she cud b having thrombophlebitis.
It is inflammation of veins.
Apply hirudoid/thrombophobe ointment.if not relieve she may require to visit doctor for oral medications.
Thnx
The above signs and symptoms are suggestive of infection of the veins called as Thromboplhebitis.., But you are needed to be clinically examined and if necessary blood test, or venous Doppler may be required..
Not to neglect the condition .., consult a surgeon..
Hope I have answered your question..
Takecare..
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What Can Be The Reason For Right Hand Vein Becoming Red And Causing Pain In The Arms And Wrist ?
Hi she cud b having thrombophlebitis. It is inflammation of veins. Apply hirudoid/thrombophobe ointment.if not relieve she may require to visit doctor for oral medications. Thnx