After the IV comes out.....what if the vein.....................

After the IV comes out, what if the vein appears swollen? I am 6 weeks post-op and my vein in the back of my hand where the IV was is still "raised"!! There were no problems with the IV, no infiltration, no pain....nothing, but after being home a couple of days I noticed that about 2 inches of the vein, from the back of my hand to down in my wrist, was still raised up or swollen. It hurts when I touch it, well, more just a little "sore" and there is a very light bruise over that area......is this something that I should be concerned about?? Could this be a blood clot that has formed? Of course I forgot to ask my Dr. when I went to see him (duh me)!! Anyone been through this or have any thoughts? Love and light,

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