Question 1

prominent veins in palms of hands? what can cause this? should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

See doc: See doctor for evaluation because there may be something affecting your venous system in your arms.

Question 2

do you get veiny hands (prominent veins in the hands) from working out?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Exercise results in increase blood flow and heat production, and the veins automatically dilate in order to get rid of the heat, and accommodate the increased flow.  Do prominent veins in the back of the hands and up the forearm is a normal response to the exercise process.

Question 3

i have prominent veins in my hand. they are only few,usually they just gets flattened, again the same. i'm worried whether its no. will inc.or visible?

Accepted Answer

Prominent veins: are of no medical significance in most cases. Veins can get larger or smaller in response to positioning, hydration status, or a variety of other factors. Hope this helps!

Question 4

palms of both my hands have starting itching badly for last few days. i also notice prominent veins during the attacks of itching. wat can be the caus?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: This suggests an allergic reaction to something internal or something that comes in contact with your hands. You have to be your own detective to figure out possible culprits. Benadryl(causes drowsiness) or Claritin (loratadine) helps relieve the symptoms. The prominence of hand veins during the itchy reaction is nonspecific and  doesn't appear to have any significance unless they remain swollen and tender.

Question 5

prominent veins and visibly pulsing arteries in the palm of my hand and at my wrist and along the side of the hand from the thumb to the index finger.

Accepted Answer

Hand veins: Hand veins don't pulsate and hand veins are not prominent on the palmar side of the hand. These may be arterial if you are feeling pulses. You can start by getting an exam by a hand specialist and or vascular surgeon. Aneurysms of digital arteries in the hands are extremely rare.

Question 6

the my veins are so prominent in my hands. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Prominent veins in hand and feet usually belong to the deep venous system and unless associated with gross varies do not require treatment and cause no problems.

Question 7

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 8

what can cause veins to appear bulging suddenly one day starting specifically only in the hands & feet and limited to one prominent vein and progressively increasing in the amount  that appear & bulging upwards of the forearm and calve? crp negative

Accepted Answer

Bulging veins: Prominent ("bulging") veins is normal and almost never a sign of a health problem. Veins tend to be more prominent toward the end of the day. This is nothing to worry about, but if you remain concerned, discuss with your personal physician.

Question 9

what causes extremely prominent veins?

Accepted Answer

Damaged veins: While certain things such as high cardiac output excercise can cause large veins that are normal, the most prominnent veins are varicose veins. Veins carry blood from the legs back to the heart and contain one-way valves to keep the blood from flowing backwards. Varicose veins result when the vessel walls weaken or the valves fail, allowing the backwards flow of blood. Leads to large, ropey veins.

Question 10

what causes prominent veins on the forearm?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Exercise tends to make veins more prominent.

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Prominent veins in palms of hands? what can cause this? should i be worried?

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Do you get veiny hands (prominent veins in the hands) from working out?

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I have prominent veins in my hand. they are only few,usually they just gets flattened, again the same. i'm worried whether its no. will inc.or visible?

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Palms of both my hands have starting itching badly for last few days. i also notice prominent veins during the attacks of itching. wat can be the caus?

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Prominent veins and visibly pulsing arteries in the palm of my hand and at my wrist and along the side of the hand from the thumb to the index finger.

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The my veins are so prominent in my hands. what causes this?

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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?

A member asked:

What can cause veins to appear bulging suddenly one day starting specifically only in the hands & feet and limited to one prominent vein and progressively increasing in the amount that appear & bulging upwards of the forearm and calve? crp negative

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What causes extremely prominent veins?

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What causes prominent veins on the forearm?

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