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?

which involves clots forming in deeper veins and can lead to more severe complications.

2. Superficial Thrombophlebitis Explained in Plain Language
Superficial thrombophlebitis is essentially an inflammation of a vein located near the surface of the skin, usually caused by a small blood clot or irritation. This condition is more common in the legs,continue reading …