Question 1

any reasons why my veins stand out and get bigger when i work out?

Accepted Answer

Because your: Heart is pumping blood at a faster rate and the veins are being engorged secondary to the velocity and strength of the blood rushing through the venous walls

Question 2

why does this vein in my foot stand out instead of being inside my skin? it looks kind of swollen , is that worth mentioning to my doctor when i see her on friday? and why do i have scratches on my legs,i didnt fall or anything, is that important too?

Accepted Answer

Relax. : The simple answer would be no.  It’s usually a vein that’s sticking out above the skin line which is not a concern as for the scratches you could’ve done those in bed at night and not aware of it.

Question 3

how to know if you popped a vein?

Accepted Answer

Swelling bruise: A 'popped vein' may mean that the vein 'leaked'.  Veins are tubes containing blood -so they don't pop like a balloon.  However, if a vein is injured -usually a direct impact or injury - the vein can 'suddenly' leak.  In that case, you would experience a rapidly developing bruise with swelling and sometimes pain.  A normal vein clots quickly, so the leak will stop limiting the swelling.

Question 4

can an iv cause vein damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Iv's can cause vein damage by way of misplacement, duration of the IV within the venous system,  or by the nature of medication in which they are delivering.

Question 5

can your body create new veins?

Accepted Answer

Sure: The body can create new veins and it can resorb veins.

Question 6

can iv have caused vein damage?

Accepted Answer

Black and blue.: If a vein is damaged from trauma, usually you will see discoloration of the skin either immediately after the injury or several days later.  This occurs from blood escaping from the vein and leaking into the skin.  Initially this may be dark (black and blue) and over several days as the body absorbs the blood, the color changes to yellow and then resolves.

Question 7

what is portal vein obstruction.

Accepted Answer

Portal Vein Thrombos: Occlusion of the portal vein caused by blood clots or cancer.  Patient can present with abdominal pain, when the blood clot extends to the mesenteric venous arches can lead to intestinal infarction.

Question 8

what causes pain in your veins

Accepted Answer

Veins: First of all which veins, second of all are you sure it is your veins?

Question 9

how is vein ( jugular ) examined ?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: On physical exam the examiner can observe the pulsations in the neck. This requires some skill and not all physicians are experienced in this. A Doppler test can evaluate the flow in the internal jugular veins. Computed tomography can also evaluate the venous flow when contrast is injected. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 10

can ms cause central vein occlusion?

Accepted Answer

Big debate: This topic was very hot recently because of dr. Zamboni from italy.  It is currently being investigated.  I have seen patients have tremendous results and some have no change.  I believe it is beneficial but we need to determine what patients will benefit before we apply it to everyone and every type of ms.

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Any reasons why my veins stand out and get bigger when i work out?

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Why does this vein in my foot stand out instead of being inside my skin? it looks kind of swollen , is that worth mentioning to my doctor when i see her on friday? and why do i have scratches on my legs,i didnt fall or anything, is that important too?

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How to know if you popped a vein?

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Can an iv cause vein damage?

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Can your body create new veins?

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Can iv have caused vein damage?

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What is portal vein obstruction.

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What causes pain in your veins

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Can ms cause central vein occlusion?

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