Question 1

iwithin the past two weeks i get a throbbing pain in what seems to be the vein in my left arm and right side of the neck. whats causing this?

Accepted Answer

Throbbing neck/arm: Could be nerve irritation from cervical spine, , muscle sprain or impingement like thoracic outlet  or actual clot in vein , would  f/u/ w/ doc next 24-48 hours

Question 2

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

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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 3

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 4

have tachycardia sum brady did squats 1st in long time feel weak sat, and right neck vein pulsate hard periodicaly does so why left neck vein pulsate?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Depending on your size (very thin?), and your position (up or down, leaning left or right), you may be seeing either your carotid artery or your jugular vein. Interpretation of your visible pulse would require a reasonably complete physical exam including your BP, pulse, presence or absence of volume overload, or murmur (aortic insufficiency?). What you see may be normal or not, depending.

Question 5

throbbing sensation in both sides of neck, scared its like clogged neck veins. keep feeling like i'm going to pass out. i have bad anxiety, is it that?

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The  only way to: Know for sure it to see you doc who may order some tests to be certain. Looks like you are getting your anxiety treated.  Hope your doc will teach you some strategies for managing it.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

i have a blue vein that runs up the middle of my neck (slightly to the right) to my chin. its blue and doesnt pulsate or anything. i am a thin person. is it normal to see a vein like this?

Accepted Answer

: I wonder if it is the external jugular vein.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

occasional, but almost daily lately throbbing and sharp throat pain. also wrist veins throb. could this be from crutch use?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause like allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep). Crutches don't cause a sore throat unless one is heavily mouth-breathing while moving about.

Question 10

having throbbing vessels, pressure and faint feeling in back of head. cant sit up. had mri/mra of brain and neck. any other tests?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Measuring blood pressure in both arms while in different positions may provide some clues. 

Keep seeing your health care provider.  A neurologist consultation may also be helpful.

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Iwithin the past two weeks i get a throbbing pain in what seems to be the vein in my left arm and right side of the neck. whats causing this?

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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:

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?

A member asked:

Have tachycardia sum brady did squats 1st in long time feel weak sat, and right neck vein pulsate hard periodicaly does so why left neck vein pulsate?

A member asked:

Throbbing sensation in both sides of neck, scared its like clogged neck veins. keep feeling like i'm going to pass out. i have bad anxiety, is it that?

A member asked:

I have a blue vein that runs up the middle of my neck (slightly to the right) to my chin. its blue and doesnt pulsate or anything. i am a thin person. is it normal to see a vein like this?

A member asked:

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:

Occasional, but almost daily lately throbbing and sharp throat pain. also wrist veins throb. could this be from crutch use?

A member asked:

Having throbbing vessels, pressure and faint feeling in back of head. cant sit up. had mri/mra of brain and neck. any other tests?

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