In all likelihood, the lump is phlebitis, or a blood clot that forms in a superficial leg vein. Blood clots in the leg develop within either the superficial veins or the deep veins.
Also question is, what causes lumps in arm veins?
Superficial thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of a vein just below the surface of the skin, which results from a blood clot. This condition may occur after recently using an IV line, or after trauma to the vein. Some symptoms can include pain and tenderness along the vein and hardening and feeling cord-like.
- swelling, usually in one arm.
- cramping-type pain.
- tenderness to the touch.
- reddish or bluish tone to the skin.
- warm to the touch.
One may also ask, is superficial thrombophlebitis life threatening?
It may be comforting to know that unlike deep vein thrombosis — a serious condition that requires prompt treatment with blood thinners — superficial thrombophlebitis is rarely dangerous, and it’s very unusual for a superficial thrombophlebitis to spread from surface veins to the deep veins.