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What Causes Appearance Of Hard Vein From Under Arm To Fore Arm?

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Posted on Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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Question : Hi I have a hard rope like vein running from my under arm to my fore arm, when i lift or strech my shoulders i have a pulling pain and could notice a hard vein protruding and it feels like a string of rope. it has come to my notice just a couple of days back
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Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Phlebitis Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your question. It is impossible to say without examining directly but there is a chance that it may be 'phlebitis'. Which is an inflammation of the veins and can cause small blood clots. It may be secondary to an infection. My recommendation is to show this to your doctor at the earliest and in the meantime I would use thombophobe ointment or gel to bring down the swelling. But please do not hesitate in showing it to your physician at the earliest so you can get treatment for whatever may be CAUSING the issue. I hope this helps. Feel free to follow-up and thanks again.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (39 minutes later)
thanks for your reply, whom shall I consult a general physician or a neurologist.
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Answered by Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj (1 minute later)
Brief Answer: Always happy to help Detailed Answer: Always happy to help. Take care!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Appearance Of Hard Vein From Under Arm To Fore Arm?

Brief Answer: Phlebitis Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your question. It is impossible to say without examining directly but there is a chance that it may be 'phlebitis'. Which is an inflammation of the veins and can cause small blood clots. It may be secondary to an infection. My recommendation is to show this to your doctor at the earliest and in the meantime I would use thombophobe ointment or gel to bring down the swelling. But please do not hesitate in showing it to your physician at the earliest so you can get treatment for whatever may be CAUSING the issue. I hope this helps. Feel free to follow-up and thanks again.