My 13 year old grandson who pitches baseball has a hard lump over the vein where blood would be normally drawn for a blood test on the inside of his elbow. It is surrounded by a red area and he says it hurts when touched. He says he noticed it yesterday morning. It might possibly be a bite but I don t see a bite mark. Should he be seen immediately by a doctor? Could it be a problem with a vein?
Hi... By what you quote I feel that it could be a hematoma with secondary infection and surrounding cellulitis. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get him evaluated. He might require antibiotic therapy. Regards -