Question 1

can it be normal for a neck vein on the left side to recently become more prominent/bulge when laying down/stretching? 36 years old, female, walk many hours each day, no pain, swelling or fatigue, no coughing, no history of illness, normal bp/weight?

Accepted Answer

: It is normal to have veins in the neck and other places bulge with position, hydration status, and with the Valsalva maneuver.  Best regards.

Question 2

what does a blue vein popping out of my neck when i talk mean?

Accepted Answer

That is : Most probably your external jugular vein seen in certain people you shout, or blow into a trumpet. It means nothing.

However in people who have heart problems or other chest pathology  any little effort even speaking can make those veins on the side of your neck to bulge. To be sure go to check it out, see a professional.

Question 3

lying flat should neck veins normally be flat or destended?

Accepted Answer

It depends : There are multiple factors that go into neck veins pressure.Your position whether you are lying flat , the position of the bed you are lying on whether it is flat, whether you are relaxed , if you  bear down or valsalva that will distend your neck veins. Other medical factors influence this as well, but yes your vein should be flat if all of the other things are optimized to keep them flat.

Question 4

i've noticed the past two months that when i lie down two of my neck veins get bigger though it only happens when i'm lying down is there an explanation for this? i'm 28 eat healthy and haven't exercised a ton in the past 3 years?

Accepted Answer

: The blood volume in your body's veins usually pools some in your legs. When you lay down, the gravity effect is reduced, and the venous blood can settle in more of your upper body. By itself what you are describing is normal.

Question 5

on my left side on neck the vein pops out, why?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Neck veins distend when we lie with our head lower than our heart or when we strain.  With straining, the pressure within the chest increases and the blood flow through the neck veins decrease resulting in them enlarging.  This is normal. Levels  of hydration, genetics, outside temperature and any increase in pressure within the chest will enlarge the neck veins.  Your veins seem to be normal.L.

Question 6

on the left side of my neck my vein really pops out when i'm laying down.also my left arm and chest seem to be a little swollen.  is this a cause for ?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: It would be helpful to know if you are over weight or very slim. Your age is also important. It could all be anatomically normal but nevertheless it should be investigated by your family physician.

Question 7

my husband turned his head quickly and described that he felt as a vein or blood vessel pop on the left side of his neck followed by a stabbing pain. his temples hurt for a minute or two and it went away. he feels a throbbing pain that is constant now. he

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: the mechanism of ur husband's injury can cause multitude of different complications- from vascular (dissection of arteries) to neurological (spine nerve strain) etc. if smx persist- best to see a doctor quickly to rule out.
Good Luck

Question 8

i have a lot of pressure on either side of my neck, it feels like hands pressing down making it hard to breathe and feels like veins are going to pop. it goes into my ears muffling my hearing and into my eyes, i can see my heartbeat in my eyes?

Accepted Answer

: The first thing is to see the PCP and have the Blood Pressure checked and get a good Physical Exam before proceeding further

Question 9

popping on side of neck?

Accepted Answer

Joint inflammation: There are several cervical facets or neck joints. In fact there are 2 at each level with 7 levels giving you a total of 14 joints.  Over time these joints can "wear out" leading to degeneration and inflammation of the joint.  When a joint becomes inflammed it often swells due to increased synovial fluid. When this fluid is forced out of the joint it is common to feel and/or hear a "pop".

Question 10

my son is almost 6 months old and when he gets mad and cries he has this vein the pops out of his neck and it gets dark. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: Crying naturally increases the general vein pressure by backing up the blood flowing back into the heart. The effect is seen most above the breathing muscle in the upper half of the body. You are quite observant. It is natural and poses no risk to baby.

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Can it be normal for a neck vein on the left side to recently become more prominent/bulge when laying down/stretching? 36 years old, female, walk many hours each day, no pain, swelling or fatigue, no coughing, no history of illness, normal bp/weight?

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What does a blue vein popping out of my neck when i talk mean?

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Lying flat should neck veins normally be flat or destended?

A member asked:

I've noticed the past two months that when i lie down two of my neck veins get bigger though it only happens when i'm lying down is there an explanation for this? i'm 28 eat healthy and haven't exercised a ton in the past 3 years?

A member asked:

On my left side on neck the vein pops out, why?

A member asked:

On the left side of my neck my vein really pops out when i'm laying down.also my left arm and chest seem to be a little swollen. is this a cause for ?

A member asked:

My husband turned his head quickly and described that he felt as a vein or blood vessel pop on the left side of his neck followed by a stabbing pain. his temples hurt for a minute or two and it went away. he feels a throbbing pain that is constant now. he

A member asked:

I have a lot of pressure on either side of my neck, it feels like hands pressing down making it hard to breathe and feels like veins are going to pop. it goes into my ears muffling my hearing and into my eyes, i can see my heartbeat in my eyes?

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Popping on side of neck?

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My son is almost 6 months old and when he gets mad and cries he has this vein the pops out of his neck and it gets dark. should i be worried?

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