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Is This A Worm, Infection, Or Normal Looking Vein. I

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Posted on Sat, 31 Aug 2019
Question: Is this a worm, infection, or normal looking vein. I felt a pin prick, burning and then circular movement.

no fever, flush, flu-like symptoms.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please give additional information

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history, seen the photos and understood the concerns.
Please give additional information:
Your age please.
Since when have you observed this?
When did you feel pin-prick, burning and circular movement?
Please press on the area and tell me if there is any tenderness?
Elevate the hand straight fully above head, hold for five minuted and see if the vein reduce in size or vanish.
Any other information please.

Awaiting for your feedback.

Dr T Chandrakant.
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Is This A Worm, Infection, Or Normal Looking Vein. I

Brief Answer: Please give additional information Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history, seen the photos and understood the concerns. Please give additional information: Your age please. Since when have you observed this? When did you feel pin-prick, burning and circular movement? Please press on the area and tell me if there is any tenderness? Elevate the hand straight fully above head, hold for five minuted and see if the vein reduce in size or vanish. Any other information please. Awaiting for your feedback. Dr T Chandrakant.