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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1. What That Sudden Red, Cord-Like Vein on the Arm Might Mean
A sudden appearance of a swollen, red, cord-like vein on the arm could be indicative of a condition known as superficial thrombophlebitis. This occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located just below the surface of the skin. The symptoms include redness, swelling, warmth, and tenderness continue reading …