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My grandfather woke up with this swollen red cord like vein on his arm. It is tender and warm but the urgent care is closed until tomorrow. Should we go to the ER?

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pain or systemic symptoms like fever, it may be reasonable to wait for urgent care to open. During this time, keeping a close watch on any changes in his symptoms is important.
If he doesn’t have a history of blood clots or conditions that increase clotting risk, and if he is otherwise healthy, waiting for a scheduled appointment with his primary care continue reading …

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