Question 1

swollen vein in wrist, should i be concerned?

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Unusual place: For a swollen vein. I would suggest have a professional see it too. Any trauma to the area, tendinitis? Are you sure it is a vein?

Question 2

why  i get   pain swollen vein  on my left side of my head. it hurts as you touch. i massage it it hurts too much?

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Arteritis : May not be a vein. Please see physician a group of serious condition associated with arterial pain especially temporal location.

Question 3

swollen vein like form runs perpendicular from lower rib for few days had pain now pain gone but vein like form still there?

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Have it checked: Swollen veins anywhere is not normal, and if you had painful, swollen veins, you need to see a doctor. So, s/he can determine the cause, the extent, and work you up further. It would be unusual to have a vericosity there (vericose vein), and is much better to visualize upon abdominal examination.

Question 4

i have noticed for the past two weeks what appears to be a swollen vein just below the base of my penis. any suggestion on how to cure this? thanks!

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See your doctor: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  This may include labs and other satudies.  Once all of the information is in, your doctor can let you know what's going on, and what to do to help you.

Question 5

swollen vein underneath my armpit is bothering me. what could it be?

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Needs evaluation.: It is not normal to have a swollen vein under your armpit(axilla).  It could be nothing more than enlargement due to inflammation but it can also be a sign of something more significant.  You need to be evaluated by vein specialist or vascular surgeon and you may need a venous ultrasound.

Question 6

my bf had a large swollen vein on the side of his head, it went away after a couple of hours, this is at least the 2nd time this has happened.

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Need more info: What was your bf doing before the vein became swollen? If he did any exercise, including sex, then that would be a normal response, including the disappearance of the prominent vein.

Question 7

persistent painful swollen vein lower left arm?

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis Arm: It sounds as if you have developed superficial thrombophlebitis of a vein in your arm.  You should see a doctor and get it evaluated, as you could develop bacterial phlebitis which can be serious.  Non bacterial phlebitis can often be treated with warm compresses and anti-inflammatories, but you also need to make sure that the phelbitis doesn't extend and cause a deeper more serious clot, i.e. Dvt.

Question 8

swollen vein on forehead? what does this mean? what should i do?

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Usually not problem: Your  physician can help clarify this  but  it may be your usual anatomy and not a medical issue You physician can clarify whether the vein is enlarged  due to a blockage or  not.

Question 9

i'm wondering is there anything i can do to speed recovery with my penis injury.been 4wks now i have swollen vein on left side nearer to the base..

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I would like to: give some advice, but that's not enough information.  You should contact your doctor.

Question 10

i have a swollen vein in my right testicle. i'm 16. it's only there after a hot shower or physical activity. it goes away 10 minutes later. what is it?

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It MAY be a: varicocele, which is an enlargement of a blood vessel in the scrotum.  This is similar to a varicose vein one may have in the legs.  Please see your doc.  He/she can give you a diagnosis.  Sometimes they resolve on their own.  Sometimes surgery is indicated.  Peace and good health.

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My bf had a large swollen vein on the side of his head, it went away after a couple of hours, this is at least the 2nd time this has happened.

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I'm wondering is there anything i can do to speed recovery with my penis injury.been 4wks now i have swollen vein on left side nearer to the base..

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