Question 1

i have redness on both side of my neck for many years, looks like many very small popped veins .
no pain no itch ..ideas ? 
54 male 6.2 - 210 never s

Accepted Answer

Poikiloderma: This is most likely a condition called poikiloderma. This is caused by sun damage that results in redness/broken capillaries and brownish discoloration on the sides of the neck and chest. Use of daily SPF may help to prevent worsening. IPL treatments (also called photofacials) can also help to even out the pigmentation.

Question 2

what to do if i popped a vein on my neck 10points?

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 are most likely normal.

Question 3

do veins have valves?

Accepted Answer

Vein Valves.: Most but not all veins have one way valves to aid in pushing the low pressure venous blood back to the heart.  If a venous valve becomes defective then this could lead to a multitude of problems depending on the location of the valves.  For example, a defective valve in the superficial system could lead to varicose and spider veins.  Deep venous  valve malfunction could lead to chronic swelling.

Question 4

how do veins collapse in the neck?

Accepted Answer

Pressure changes: 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.When straining is stopped, the pressure in the chest decreases and flow continues through the neck veins so they become less engorged.

Question 5

what causes narrowing of neck veins?

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Neck Vein Narrowing: If you are referring to pathological narrowing, it can be the result of previous clots damaging the vein, prior catheter placement in the neck vein damaging the vein as the result of scar tissue, or because of a prior phlebitis. Non-pathological visible "collapse" of the neck veins seen externally on the skin can be caused by dehydration or certain positions (veins collapse when lying down).

Question 6

what holds the valves to the wall of veins?

Accepted Answer

Made that way : The inner lining of veins forms a continuous covering over the valves and the valve is attached all the way around the inside of the vein--360 degrees.  In a real sense, the valves are actually part of the wall.  Valves open and close as a passive result of blood going through the valve opening.  Their movement responds to blood flow rather than causing it.

Question 7

should i be concerned if the veins in my neck are showing?

Accepted Answer

Probably not : But several variables.
Neck Veins fill if lying down or straining.
Neck veins will distend with certain disease situation of heart and lung and central veins.

Question 8

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 9

squishy oval shaped lump on big neck vein. is this just part of the vein?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma?: Not able to be certain without examining area but I suspect you might be feeling a lipoma which is a small collection of fat. It's harmless.

Question 10

i have pain where the pulse in my neck is. is something wrong with the vein?

Accepted Answer

Carotidodynia: There is a viral infection of the carotid sheath, the connective tissue surrounding, the carotid artery, the jugular vein, and the vagus nerve.  If a viral infection occurs in this sheath, so called carotidodynia (pain around the carotid artery), it is benign and warm soaks or a heating pad and otc analgesics may help.  If not resolved in 2-3 weeks, see a vascular surgeon.

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I have redness on both side of my neck for many years, looks like many very small popped veins . no pain no itch ..ideas ? 54 male 6.2 - 210 never s

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What to do if i popped a vein on my neck 10points?

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Do veins have valves?

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How do veins collapse in the neck?

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What causes narrowing of neck veins?

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What holds the valves to the wall of veins?

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Should i be concerned if the veins in my neck are showing?

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Lying flat should neck veins normally be flat or destended?

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Squishy oval shaped lump on big neck vein. is this just part of the vein?

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I have pain where the pulse in my neck is. is something wrong with the vein?

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