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What Causes Sharp Pain And A Swollen Vein In The Wrist?
56 years old. I was just doing the dishes when I felt a sharp pain in my right wrist and the vein is all swollen and the skin is very red... very sore to touch and very tight
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Swollen or redness may be due to thrombophlebitis of vein or it may be due to adjoining structures infection etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Use cold and warm compression, use painkillers medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Swollen or redness may be due to thrombophlebitis of vein or it may be due to adjoining structures infection etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Use cold and warm compression, use painkillers medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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