Question 1

27 yr old f, fair skinned w blue visible veins throughout body. noticed veins after taking two courses of antibiotics. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Veins: This was not caused by taking antibiotics and has probably been there for some time and only noticed because of your recent infections.  Let your doctor take a look. It may help to be reassured. Best wishes.

Question 2

noticed quite a few new blue visible veins all over body, but especially on inside of right arm. sign of dehydration or something more serious?

Accepted Answer

Probably not serious: Dehydration is very common.  Signs of dehydration include feeling thirty, dry mouth, poor skin tone, light-headedness, decreased urination.  More severe dehydration may cause headache, stomach pain, and/or passing out.  Drink lots of water.  Try to keep yourself well hydrated by never allowing yourself to feel thirsty.  If the blue veins are no longer visible, then it probably is dehydration.

Question 3

what can visible veins all over my body mean?

Accepted Answer

Usually normal: Prominent veins are often normal.They are more visible in  thin or fair skinned people.  To be safe, especially if you have other medical problems or symptoms see a doctor.

Question 4

if theres no weight change what causes an increase in visible blue veins in the body and spider veins on breasts?

Accepted Answer

Time of year: You notice more prominent veins now.  It could be the time of year.  As the rest of your skin gets more pale you might be noticing more veins.  If you notice more spider veins then most think it is inherited.  For 19 year old female you can ask your parents if they also have spider veins.  These can be treated.

Question 5

can it be normal to have very visible veins all over my body? especially on my legs? i'm only 35. i am thin, pale, and just 97 lbs.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some people have very visible veins while others have deeper, less obvious ones. The latter group are more difficult to insert iv's or draw blood specimens from.

Question 6

i have prominent and highly visible veins all over my body. a vein just blew out in my hand for no reason. no injury or pain, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous: vein rupture is, by itself, not serious unless there is impending skin breakdown.  More concerning is your underlying condition of diffuse prominent subdermal blood vessels, which might be indication for systemic disease.  You should consult with internist or dermatologist.

Question 7

hi. i have muscles and low body fat %. my health is fine. there's a visible vein above my right clavicle. it looks ugly. how do i make it go away?

Accepted Answer

Anatomical variant: probably normal or related to stree or straining. Assuming it is not red, hot or swollen, not to worry.

Question 8

if one of the testiclel is having some visible vein on it, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Varicocoele: An enlarged blood vessel or varicose vein in the scrotum is called a varicocoele and is usually harmless unless it becomes inflamed and painful, at which time you should see a physician.

Question 9

i have a big visible vein on forehead, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See somebody: Who is into veins and be seen. Mostly this is not a disease but a cosmetical nuisance.Can be removed or closed by injection.

Question 10

can a visible vein cause pain behind the knee?

Accepted Answer

VEIN: It can if has a clot in it or it is a dilated varicose vein.

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27 yr old f, fair skinned w blue visible veins throughout body. noticed veins after taking two courses of antibiotics. what could be causing this?

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Noticed quite a few new blue visible veins all over body, but especially on inside of right arm. sign of dehydration or something more serious?

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What can visible veins all over my body mean?

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If theres no weight change what causes an increase in visible blue veins in the body and spider veins on breasts?

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Can it be normal to have very visible veins all over my body? especially on my legs? i'm only 35. i am thin, pale, and just 97 lbs.

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I have prominent and highly visible veins all over my body. a vein just blew out in my hand for no reason. no injury or pain, should i be concerned?

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Hi. i have muscles and low body fat %. my health is fine. there's a visible vein above my right clavicle. it looks ugly. how do i make it go away?

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If one of the testiclel is having some visible vein on it, what does it mean?

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I have a big visible vein on forehead, what should i do?

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Can a visible vein cause pain behind the knee?

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