Question 1

i have was put on blood thinners a couple of days ago and today i have prominent blue veins on my chest and breast is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Call your DR: I would suggest calling your DR today and inform them of the change.

Question 2

is it normal to have very visable blue veins on the breasts and chest for years ? i've had them since my breasts grew larger and their hideous.

Accepted Answer

May be ok: Prominence of superficial veins on the breasts are normal  if present on both breasts in similar pattern. Larger breasts have more noticeable superficial veins as a rule. If your breasts feel tender or overly congested get an exam by your Physician for peace of mind.

Question 3

is it normal to see blue veins on your breasts, nipples and chest?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is completely normal. It is nothing to be concerned about. If there is a significant cosmetic concerned you may want to speak with a dermatologist or vascular doctor in order to discuss cosmetic treatment. However, you are likely to notice that these veins become more and less pronounced overtime. They should not hurt or cause you any problems and are generally not a major cosmetic issue.

Question 4

i just realized i have blue veins on my chest and feel some sticking in my breast.. got my period 2 weeks ago what's happen?

Accepted Answer

Need more info.: Unusual that "blue veins" would pop up out of the blue. I don't know your age but a visit to you primary care physician is in order to help sort things out

Question 5

30 days late. i took a few test and all negative. symptoms are breast enlargement, burning nipples, blue veins in breast and chest. could i be?

Accepted Answer

Tests are accurate: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate and not affected by foods, herbs, common illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, or medications. A correctly done urine test gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have happened) or 1 week after missing a period. If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon.

Question 6

i've noticed that from mid chest area blue veins and progresses to my nipples. also i have tender breast & my nipples now hurt, should i be concerned.

Accepted Answer

Hormone related: Most likely hormone related.  Breast tenderness before a period is very common.

Question 7

i had my period but my breasts are sore and there is visible blue veins on my chest, what might be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Normal finding: I am amazed about how often I have women ask me about the veins on their breast.  Occasionally they are spider veins but mostly they are blue veins.  These are almost always normal findings and normal variations of chest veins.  They tend to be more pronounced in fair skinned females and they may be related to hereditary factors or even pregnancies.  No treatment is necessary unless for cosmetics.

Question 8

can blue veins on your breast just mean that your breast are growing?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Many women have blue veins in their breasts. It is a just The way the veins are developed in the breast tissue. There is really no way to change this and it is nothing to worry about

Question 9

is having blue veins on breasts and lumps on nipple normal?

Accepted Answer

That is normal: If you have fair skin, it is completely normal to see veins under the skin surface.  Light blue veins, in particular, are common and are called reticular veins.  Veins you can feel or skin discoloration (darkening) around the veins are abnormal.  Otherwise, no need to do anything.

Question 10

is it common to have blue veins after breast implants?

Accepted Answer

Veins /breast implan: Breast implants do not usually affect breast  veins . Most probably veins show more  the larger breast.

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Blue veins on chest and breasts

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I have was put on blood thinners a couple of days ago and today i have prominent blue veins on my chest and breast is this normal?

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Is it normal to have very visable blue veins on the breasts and chest for years ? i've had them since my breasts grew larger and their hideous.

A member asked:

Is it normal to see blue veins on your breasts, nipples and chest?

A member asked:

I just realized i have blue veins on my chest and feel some sticking in my breast.. got my period 2 weeks ago what's happen?

A member asked:

30 days late. i took a few test and all negative. symptoms are breast enlargement, burning nipples, blue veins in breast and chest. could i be?

A member asked:

I've noticed that from mid chest area blue veins and progresses to my nipples. also i have tender breast & my nipples now hurt, should i be concerned.

A member asked:

I had my period but my breasts are sore and there is visible blue veins on my chest, what might be the cause?

A member asked:

Can blue veins on your breast just mean that your breast are growing?

A member asked:

Is having blue veins on breasts and lumps on nipple normal?

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Is it common to have blue veins after breast implants?

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