Question 1

why do i have so many popping blue veins on my hands?

Accepted Answer

loss of fat: Over the years, the subcutaneous fat in our body naturally atrophies.  Think of the difference between the cheeks of a chubby baby and a 90 year old man.  This is also true in the hands.  Some physicians can perform sclerotherapy or ablation of hand veins to make them less noticeable - make sure to go to a vein specialist or phlebologist.

Question 2

is it serious if i have blue veins on the palms of my hands?

Accepted Answer

Normal finding: Veins appearing on the top of the hand or on the palms of the hands are common findings and are not anything serious.  Veins can enlarge and decrease for many reasons including level of hydration, temperature, exercise and genetics.

Question 3

i have notice blue veins in my neck right hand side is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Our veins carry blood that has had most of the oxygen removed from it -- that's why it looks blue.  We often will notice something about our body that we haven't before -- that is normal.  The best way to know if it is OK, is to see your doctor.  If you're not worried, and no one else has noted, take a "selfie" of your neck, so you can watch for any change.  If there is something, see your Dr.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

? 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

why are the 'blue' veins in my arms/hands/chest suddenly much more visible? heart checked last year, and blood test just two weeks ago, all clear.

Accepted Answer

Positional: When you place your arms and legs lower than your heart, they fill and become prominent. When they're above your heart, they collapse and appears as "streaks." Also, when you're well tanned, they're less visible. AS your tan fades, you see them better. Darker veins are NOT a sign of disease!

Question 6

what does it mean when you have pain in your wrist and prominent blue veins?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: The prominent blue veins are probably a separate issue - you just get them as you age (sadly).  Pain in the wrist would be a joint or tendon problem especially if you do a lot of repetitive work with your hands.  If you fell then there could be a fracture and you might need an x-ray

Question 7

i'm suddenly seeing blue veins on my palm and fingers, some parts of my palm look slightly blue, is this normal? usually i can see some of them but this is a lot more prominent?

Accepted Answer

: I doubt that you have a problem going on with your veins or circulation.  Normal veins collapse or become much less prominent when you raise your hands and arms to shoulder height. This should reassure you.

Question 8

very visible dark blue veins especially on left arm and wrist.

Accepted Answer

Normal: This is likely normal and depends on the hue and thickness of your skin.

Question 9

i woke up today with a few very dark blue veins. 1 is s- shaped from just below left arm pit to elbow and then a straight line from elbow to wrist and?

Accepted Answer

You haven't: developed new veins; they just look different! The venous/vein system is very susceptible to changes in blood volume, and when the volume is reduced, such as in dehydration, veins can appear more prominent, more deeply colored, etc. From your description, doubt due to trauma. My prediction is that if you pump up the fluids your veins will go back to looking "normal" to you. Good wishes:)

Question 10

my right index finger got instantly swallon, it was throbbing and the blue veins were sticking out really bad and now it's really numb, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Not infrequent to rupture blood vessel with trauma ie hitting a volley ball. Generally self limited ice helps. If persistant need to see your doctor.

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I have notice blue veins in my neck right hand side is this normal?

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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?

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Why are the 'blue' veins in my arms/hands/chest suddenly much more visible? heart checked last year, and blood test just two weeks ago, all clear.

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What does it mean when you have pain in your wrist and prominent blue veins?

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I'm suddenly seeing blue veins on my palm and fingers, some parts of my palm look slightly blue, is this normal? usually i can see some of them but this is a lot more prominent?

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Very visible dark blue veins especially on left arm and wrist.

A member asked:

I woke up today with a few very dark blue veins. 1 is s- shaped from just below left arm pit to elbow and then a straight line from elbow to wrist and?

A member asked:

My right index finger got instantly swallon, it was throbbing and the blue veins were sticking out really bad and now it's really numb, what is this?

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