Question 1

what do bulging veins in the wrist mean?

Accepted Answer

Swollen hand veins.: Hand veins can swell for many reasons but the most common is certainly hereditary .  Other factors would be level of hydration, aging, sun exposure and loss of elasticity.   Actually, I am amazed at the amount of patients that i see with bulging hand veins.  They can be easily treated with laser or sclerotherapy and usually a combination of both.

Question 2

what causes bulging veins in left wrist? when raising above head veins go normal when laying them down they bulge again

Accepted Answer

Bulging Veins: Bulging veins in the hands and wrists are often associated with aging, being thin and well hydrated.  When the arms are down the blood in your veins have to work against gravity to return to the heart.  When you raise your arms the blood flows with gravity to move more quickly toward the heart.  Unlike the arteries which pulse blood, the movement of blood in the veins is more passive.

Question 3

causes of sudden pain/stiffness in the base of both palms (between thumb joint and wrist) accompanied by extremely dark blue/bulging veins-no injury?

Accepted Answer

Common spot for OA: The basal thumb joint is a common spot for osteoarthritis of the hand.  At age 30, you are young for that diagnosis, but osteoarthritis is a common problem at that location.

Question 4

i have numbing and tingling in my arm, stiffness in wrist, bulging veins in hand bright blue veins what can cause this?

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? Blood Clot: You need a detailed examination from a hand and upper extremity specialist. Bulging veins may signify poor venous drainage from your hand, and this could be due to a variety of reasons, including blood clots, thoracic outlet syndrome  - to name two.

Question 5

tree branch fell approx. 4 ft and hit head 5 days ago. numb and bulging veins left arm, weak pulse left wrist. slurring "s" words was amateur cage fighter pulled arm and chest muscle on left side 3 years ago, has swelling and feeling of pinched nerve und

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You : You have had head trauma and now have neurological symptoms. You should get to a doctor as soon as possible. The shoulder symptoms may be related to an orthopedic issue. Both should be evaluated.

Question 6

i have bulging veins only in left hand. not right.  wats that mean?

Accepted Answer

Bulging veins in left hand.: Seems that you have venous drainage obstruction. Any history of injury?, unusual position for long time, such as with computers,  etc.
You need a Dr. have a good examination, venous ultrasound/Doppler, or even better, have a contrast venogram and asses at what level is the occlusion, a non functional valve, or other condition.  The examination should extend from the axilla to the end of the affect

Question 7

my left hand (back side) has pulling discomfort for the past 10-15 days..consulted doc, says maybe stress or hormonal..
bulging veins occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Pain aling  the left: Pain and numbness in the left hand, and usually felt in the entire arm and shoulder as well, could be the result of a myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Shortness of breath, pain into the throat, deep pain or pressure sensation underneath the breastbone, accompanied by pain in the hand and arm should be determined by a physician if the heart is the cause.

Question 8

i am getting a slight pain in the bulging vein in the palm of my right hand. it shot up my arm and it feels slightly numb, made my head feel numb too.

Accepted Answer

ER/UC: Your symptoms cannot be diagnosed online, nor should they be. Go to an ER or UC clinic today for examination and evaluation.

Question 9

had  pain in neck,shoulder,hand and arm.doc thought pinched nerve, gave me muscle relaxer & pain pills a week ago.hand still hurts with bulging veins?

Accepted Answer

Blockage in vein?: you should talk to your doctor about having an ultrasound to see if you have a venous thrombosis or blockage in the vein

Question 10

what is the bulging vein on kneecap?

Accepted Answer

Varicose vein: Probably varicose vein due to underlying venous reflux or insufficiency. The latter is caused by damaged valves. 
Recommend thigh high compression stockings to reduce pressure. Elevation. 
If significant pain would be evaluated by vascular surgeon. If red and tender evaluation by primary

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What do bulging veins in the wrist mean?

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What causes bulging veins in left wrist? when raising above head veins go normal when laying them down they bulge again

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Causes of sudden pain/stiffness in the base of both palms (between thumb joint and wrist) accompanied by extremely dark blue/bulging veins-no injury?

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I have numbing and tingling in my arm, stiffness in wrist, bulging veins in hand bright blue veins what can cause this?

A member asked:

Tree branch fell approx. 4 ft and hit head 5 days ago. numb and bulging veins left arm, weak pulse left wrist. slurring "s" words was amateur cage fighter pulled arm and chest muscle on left side 3 years ago, has swelling and feeling of pinched nerve und

A member asked:

I have bulging veins only in left hand. not right. wats that mean?

A member asked:

My left hand (back side) has pulling discomfort for the past 10-15 days..consulted doc, says maybe stress or hormonal.. bulging veins occasionally?

A member asked:

I am getting a slight pain in the bulging vein in the palm of my right hand. it shot up my arm and it feels slightly numb, made my head feel numb too.

A member asked:

Had pain in neck,shoulder,hand and arm.doc thought pinched nerve, gave me muscle relaxer & pain pills a week ago.hand still hurts with bulging veins?

A member asked:

What is the bulging vein on kneecap?

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