Question 1

i recently was in a abusive relationship and unfortunately my head took some hits. i have noticed that the vein on my left temple is bulging. i do have high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. is this something i should be concerned about?

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: Yes.  Keep your BP under control. For ever 5 mm Hg you bring it down you will decrease your risk of HEART, kidney and brain event including death by 10%.  Discuss this in detail with your Dr.,

Question 2

bulging vein right temple, normal?

Accepted Answer

Right temple: Some folks just have prominent veins on their temples, probably no problem.

Question 3

what could cause a large vein to bulge in my temple of my head?

Accepted Answer

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 hydration and changes in pressure in the chest and abdominal cavity. In the face, the veins decrease with standing and increase with lying down.  Straining or laughing increase the the pressure in the chest which can increase the size of the facial veins.

Question 4

my 6 years old son was crying and screaming. then all the sudden i realized that his temple veins were bulging on both sides . is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Venous pressure: Anytime you scream or cry you increase the blood pressure in the veins and they tend to stand out.You just noticed something that is expected.It is not the reason he was screaming nor does it increase the significance.

Question 5

im 18 years old and i have bulging veins on my temples.they pulsate and i have been very anxious that this is serious. no pain when i touch them.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

should i be concerned that i have a large vein or veins bulging on my right temple, but have no headache or pain?

Accepted Answer

Veins: You might want to see a vascular surgeon.  You might have a obstruction below those veins.

Question 7

im18i have bulging veins on my temples, one on each side, not painful but they pulsate. had them for 3 days now. normal? scared i have ta or aneurysm

Accepted Answer

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 the normal range as high blood pressure can cause these symptoms - but otherwise you may be a little anxious.

Question 8

2yrs. ago had  craniotomy & the last couple headaches there has been a bulging vein on left side starting just above temple down to ear?

Accepted Answer

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 vein is and what it looks like, there is a small chance that you need additional evaluation.  The best bet is to talk to your primary doctor, neurologist, or the surgeon who did the craniotomy.

Question 9

veins bulging out and pulsating in right temple. serious? reason?

Accepted Answer

Clarify: Veins do not pulsate. Is the temporal artery. If you have hypertension that could explain the prominent pulsation. Temporal arteritis is associated with headaches and polymyalgia rheumatica. Otherwise is normal.

Question 10

i can feel a bulging vein or artery on my temples and when i feel them they pulsate. not that visible unless i stretch my skin. slight headaches.

Accepted Answer

Normal finding: The temporal arteries and temporal veins lie immediately adjacent to each other.  During exercise or increased activity, the arteries will pulsate because of increased heart rate and flow of blood.  What you are seeing is the arterial pulsation.  It looks like the vein pulsating because the vein sits over the artery and can move with the artery.

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I recently was in a abusive relationship and unfortunately my head took some hits. i have noticed that the vein on my left temple is bulging. i do have high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. is this something i should be concerned about?

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Bulging vein right temple, normal?

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What could cause a large vein to bulge in my temple of my head?

A member asked:

My 6 years old son was crying and screaming. then all the sudden i realized that his temple veins were bulging on both sides . is that normal?

A member asked:

Im 18 years old and i have bulging veins on my temples.they pulsate and i have been very anxious that this is serious. no pain when i touch them.

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Should i be concerned that i have a large vein or veins bulging on my right temple, but have no headache or pain?

A member asked:

Im18i have bulging veins on my temples, one on each side, not painful but they pulsate. had them for 3 days now. normal? scared i have ta or aneurysm

A member asked:

2yrs. ago had craniotomy & the last couple headaches there has been a bulging vein on left side starting just above temple down to ear?

A member asked:

Veins bulging out and pulsating in right temple. serious? reason?

A member asked:

I can feel a bulging vein or artery on my temples and when i feel them they pulsate. not that visible unless i stretch my skin. slight headaches.

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