HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

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
Report Abuse
Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases '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
I find this answer helpful
General & Family Physician Dr. Dr. Anand Babu M's  Response
Hi welcome to Healthcaremagic

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..
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Varicose veins


Loading Online Doctors....
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