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What Causes Swollen Vein On Wrist?
Question: I fell today and my wrist had a swollen vein in it now it is somewhat bruised and uncomfortable to move. Is there anything to worry about?
Brief Answer:
Can be due to a fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain and swelling with a bruise are all indicative of hematoma formation either due to a soft tissue injury or due to a hairline fracture.
For diagnosis it is important to get an x-ray and a MRI scan of the area done. X-rays are very sensitive for picking up any fracture and MRI is one of the best tests for ruling out and identifying soft tissue injuries in the area of fall.
I recommend you to consult an Orthopedician for proper examination and required investigations.
Meanwhile -
1. Do a cold compress on the area of injury.
2. Avoid any movement of the wrist.
3. Keep the hand elevated in a sling.
4. Get some mild pain killers prescribed from your doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to a fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain and swelling with a bruise are all indicative of hematoma formation either due to a soft tissue injury or due to a hairline fracture.
For diagnosis it is important to get an x-ray and a MRI scan of the area done. X-rays are very sensitive for picking up any fracture and MRI is one of the best tests for ruling out and identifying soft tissue injuries in the area of fall.
I recommend you to consult an Orthopedician for proper examination and required investigations.
Meanwhile -
1. Do a cold compress on the area of injury.
2. Avoid any movement of the wrist.
3. Keep the hand elevated in a sling.
4. Get some mild pain killers prescribed from your doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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So do you suggest I go to the ER??
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. You need to go to an Er and at least get an X-ray done to find out if there is any bone injury.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. You need to go to an Er and at least get an X-ray done to find out if there is any bone injury.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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