Question 1

my right vein under my toung hurts?? i don't know why.

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Tongue hurts: My right vein under my toung hurts?? I don't know why. ANS: I don't know either but can do consult so I can see tongue and then answer better. Here for next 2 hours.

Question 2

could it be healthy while a vein is popping out to hurt ?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Vein should not hurt.  If you have a bulging veins and it is tender, then this is suggestive of superficial phlebitis.  You should see a vein specialist for an evaluation.  Warm compresses and Ibuprofen may help but this should be evaluated.

Question 3

please advise if it's normal while a vein is popping out to hurt ?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Vein should not hurt.  If you have a bulging vein and it is tender, then this is suggestive of superficial phlebitis.  You should see a vein specialist for an evaluation.  Warm compresses and Ibuprofen may help but this should be evaluated.

Question 4

i was recently admitted and took a series of iv and now more than a week later the veins around the area still hurt, why?

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis: The vain gets irritated. Try NSAID, push fluids and local warm compress. If the problem persists or if you feel know is developing or arm swelling you should be seen.

Question 5

i'm noticing very green veins all over my body much more noticeable than usual. is this a problem? it doesn't hurt it's just  physical appearance.

Accepted Answer

Green veins: Your green veins are normal. Your skin tone is giving your blue veins a greenish color.

Question 6

are varacose veins that hurt dangeruos?

Accepted Answer

Painful veins: Painful superficial veins in the legs can represent phlebitis. Usually treatment is straightforward and the condition is not dangerous. However, if the painful vein is actually a 'deep' vein, then it could represent deep venous thrombosis, and that can be dangerous if not treated because the vein clot can embolize up to the lungs. See your physician for an exam to determine what vein problem it is.

Question 7

could putting ice on your vein hurt you?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Ice makes blood vessels shrink up or try to close to reduce blood flow to the cold area - it's our bodies way of preserving heat. Putting ice over a vein will help stop bleeding from that vein.  It also helps reduce inflammation in the area it is placed.  Make sure you do not put ice directly against the skin - cover it with a cloth or other barrier to prevent injury from freezing.

Question 8

my veins hurt after working out?

Accepted Answer

Swollen muscles: When you workout your muscle your muscles swell a bit and accumulate Lactic Acid . The superficial veins on top of your muscles are drained / drain into deep veins through these muscles. They superficial veins just dont drain  quite as well, and tend to accumulate the Lactic Acid which can cause soreness.  You might try compression sleeves to see if that helps.

Question 9

what causes vein in arm to pop out and hurt?

Accepted Answer

Multiple reasons: Veins return blood back to the heart and  can carry a large volume of blood.  Depending on many factors including levels of hydration,  genetics, outside temperature and even physical activity, the size of the veins will vary.  Another important function of the veins is to help control body temperature and this too will affect vein size.  Also with aging, veins enlarge as tissue volume decreases.

Question 10

is donating plasma bad for veins? can it hurt me?

Accepted Answer

No: Blood or plasma donation in a young person like you should not hurt you.

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