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Sudden bulging vein in temple

A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Calvin Weisberger
53 years experience
Right temple: Some folks just have prominent veins on their temples, probably no problem.
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Dr. John Landi
Phlebology 49 years experience
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 hydrat... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Velma Scantlebury
42 years experience
Temporal artery: What you describe is likely your temporal artery. It is normal to see it, if your skin is thin, have thin fat layer under skin or hair to cover it up.
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Dr. John Landi
Phlebology 49 years experience
Arteries throb.: The temporal arteries and temporal veins lie immediately adjacent to each other. During exercise or increased activity, the arteries will pulsate bec... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Hill
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Probably normal: These vessels can be more superficial particularly if you are skinny. You should consider having your blood pressure checked to make sure it is in th... Read More
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Dr. John Landi
Phlebology 49 years experience
Normal finding: The temporal arteries and temporal veins lie immediately adjacent to each other. During exercise or increased activity, the arteries will pulsate bec... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Spinks
Neurosurgery 24 years experience
Worth Checking Out: This is probably ok. It is very common to have bulging veins with headaches. However, depending on why you had the craniotomy and exactly where the ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Landi
Phlebology 49 years experience
Normal finding: The temporal arteries and temporal veins lie immediately adjacent to each other. During exercise or increased activity, the arteries will pulsate bec... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Uyeda
General Surgery 47 years experience
You might: have temporal arteritis, a serious but treatable condition. You should see a doctor for full evaluation.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Budi Bahureksa
Cardiology 33 years experience
Probably not: Other related causes like allergy and sinusitis or both and migraine as you said -- but you still need to see your doctor for an exam.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yash Khanna
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Learn to Relax: A bulging vein on right side of head is nothing to be worried about.You need to learn to relax and consult your doctor or a Psychiatrist for underlyin... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Sneid
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Probably normal: But can't tell from your description. If you have concerns, see your doctor for an examination.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Margaret Hayes
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Bulging Veins: Bulging veins in the hands and wrists are often associated with aging, being thin and well hydrated. When the arms are down the blood in your veins h... Read More
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