Question 1

i had a ct scan done for a lump in my neck. dr. found enlarged veins in the back of my head. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged vein: Not clear. Were these veins in your brain or over your brain or in the scalp? Sounds like an incidental finding of likely no clinical significance since that is not why you had the scan. What kind of scan did you have and what was the lump in your neck? You will only get useful answers if you provide useful information.

Question 2

i have what feels like an enlarged vein, behind my right ear, i had shingles about 3 months ago, any connection ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It depends on what deratome you had your shingles in, but it would be unusual to have a vascular finding following shingles.

Question 3

under my tongue the veins feel full or enlarged and it is becoming very uncomfortable. running up behind my ear and down my neck seems to be where pai?

Accepted Answer

Clogged gland?: Based on description of the problem and your age, you could very well have a clogged duct from either your submandibular or sublingual salivary gland. The back up of pressure would be painful and could travel as you have described. I suggest you see an oral surgeon ASAP for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 4

i have a mole thing that grew on the inside of my nose and left eye.  it started out flat and itchy, af night it bled and grew roung and shiny with tiny veins it is painful. im afraid it will bleed again .can i het it removed ?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, get it removed!  See an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) specialist or a dermatologist.  See your PCP first to help get a referral sooner.
If it gets worse suddenly go to an Urgent Care or ER.  Don't pick it!.

Question 5

stomach/back pain for 2+ weeks, er saidgallstones, enlarged spleen, now bulging veins and spider veins and yellow bruise like mark on skin. emergency?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are concerning signs and warrant urgent evaluation.

Question 6

should i be concerned of a painful vein in the head?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Veins on the head shouldn't be painful. I would recommend you see a doctor and get it checked out.

Question 7

i screamed so much , felt a vein pop on the left of my head . is that possible ?

Accepted Answer

: It is very very unlikely that you popped a vein. A vein may have appeared to be prominent during the episode of excitement,

Question 8

what if the veins in my head sometimes pop out?

Accepted Answer

Positional change.: The veins in the face just as the veins in the rest of the body change in size depending on changes in position as well as changes in levels of hydration and changes in pressure in the chest and abdominal cavity. In the face, the veins decrease with standing and increase with lying down.  Straining or laughing increase the the pressure in the chest which can increase the size of the facial veins.

Question 9

what does it mean to have visible veins on your head?

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 possible to pop a vein in your head from dehydration?

Accepted Answer

NO : Dehydration will not lead to vein popping.

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I had a ct scan done for a lump in my neck. dr. found enlarged veins in the back of my head. what does that mean?

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I have what feels like an enlarged vein, behind my right ear, i had shingles about 3 months ago, any connection ?

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Under my tongue the veins feel full or enlarged and it is becoming very uncomfortable. running up behind my ear and down my neck seems to be where pai?

A member asked:

I have a mole thing that grew on the inside of my nose and left eye. it started out flat and itchy, af night it bled and grew roung and shiny with tiny veins it is painful. im afraid it will bleed again .can i het it removed ?

A member asked:

Stomach/back pain for 2+ weeks, er saidgallstones, enlarged spleen, now bulging veins and spider veins and yellow bruise like mark on skin. emergency?

A member asked:

Should i be concerned of a painful vein in the head?

A member asked:

I screamed so much , felt a vein pop on the left of my head . is that possible ?

A member asked:

What if the veins in my head sometimes pop out?

A member asked:

What does it mean to have visible veins on your head?

A member asked:

Is it possible to pop a vein in your head from dehydration?

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