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Could Vein Poking Out In The Elbow Causing Pain Be Varicose Veins?
Hi. i have been having pain in my elbow It feels like its bruised, like when you bang your funny bone . Today i felt a lump and when i looked i have a very visible vein poking out. is this varicose veins? and if so, what can i do about it and why has it happened??. thankyou.
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Sat, 22 Jun 2013
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Dear Sir,
Generally varicose veins are seen in legs not in hands it must be something different going on .
Dr. Shruti
Generally varicose veins are seen in legs not in hands it must be something different going on .
Dr. Shruti
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