Question 1

i have bulging veins only in left hand. not right.  wats that mean?

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Bulging veins in left hand.: Seems that you have venous drainage obstruction. Any history of injury?, unusual position for long time, such as with computers,  etc.
You need a Dr. have a good examination, venous ultrasound/Doppler, or even better, have a contrast venogram and asses at what level is the occlusion, a non functional valve, or other condition.  The examination should extend from the axilla to the end of the affect

Question 2

i have bulging veins in my hands. does that mean that i have a heart problem?

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No: Prominent hand veins is normal . If one holds their hands below the level of their heart, the veins will fill. If one raises their hands above the level of their heart, the veins will flatten. Overwhelmingly, prominent veins on the back of one's hands is normal.

Question 3

what do bulging veins in the wrist mean?

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Swollen hand veins.: Hand veins can swell for many reasons but the most common is certainly hereditary .  Other factors would be level of hydration, aging, sun exposure and loss of elasticity.   Actually, I am amazed at the amount of patients that i see with bulging hand veins.  They can be easily treated with laser or sclerotherapy and usually a combination of both.

Question 4

bulging veins on top of hands cause?

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Swollen hand veins.: Hand veins can swell for many reasons but the most common is certainly hereditary .  Other factors would be level of hydration, aging, sun exposure and loss of elasticity and volume. Actually, I am amazed at the amount of women that i see with bulging hand veins.  They can be easily treated with laser or sclerotherapy and usually a combination of both.

Question 5

unslightly bulging veins on hands-what's the cause?

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Probably normal: Usually, these are just normal veins. If they shrink when the hand is raised, don't hurt, & are soft, there is most likely no problem. If there is swelling of the arm, pain, redness, or the veins are firm, further evaluation should be done for clot or infection. They can be treated with sclerotherapy to improve appearance if desired.

Question 6

i'm having dark blue bulging veins on my hands all of a sudden today.

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Possible causes:: Increased fluid intake, increased body temperature, new medications, increased exercise.

Question 7

large bulging veins. are they normal. can i send a video clip of my hands?

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Hand veins: Enlarged hand veins are very common and there are many reasons for them including genetics, response to temperature changes, aging with loss of muscle tone making the veins more prominent and even hormonal changes.  Large hand veins can easily be treated by an office procedure.  I use a combination of endovenous laser for the larger veins and sclerotherapy for the smaller veins.

Question 8

please tell me what causes bulging veins in your feet and hands?

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Engorged veins: The flow of blood can be impeded or backed up causing the veins, the more elastic vessels,  to expand; raise arms and elevate  legs to reduce the engorged vessels. Long periods of standing, working, exercise, and fluid volume intravascularly contribute to flow fluctuations and size of veins. Long-standing expansion can cause vein weakness and chronic stasis or phlebitis.

Question 9

is there anyway or exercise i can do to reduce d look of bulging veins on my hands n tighten d skin on my fingers? thanks!

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Probably not: With age, we lose good fat that lies just under the skin (subcutaneous fat) makes skin appear more supple & 'pads' other structures like bones, tendons, & vessels. Make sure diet's healthy, w protein & healthy fat. Staying well hydrated & moisturizing skin can help. Avoid tobacco, excessive alcohol & sun exposure, steroids. Check thyroid. Appreciate the experience & character your hands reflect!

Question 10

i have sudden bulging veins on the tops of both hands, palms of hands as well as forearms/inner elbow.  why?

Accepted Answer

Position: Normal veins fill and bulge by the action of gravity when placed in a downward position below the level of your heart because they are low pressure, thin walled structures. Try this: raise your hands above your head like you're "raising your hand to answer a question in school" and hold that position for 30 seconds. The veins should collapse and just about disappear. If they do, you're normal.

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Bulging veins on top of hands cause?

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Unslightly bulging veins on hands-what's the cause?

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I'm having dark blue bulging veins on my hands all of a sudden today.

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Large bulging veins. are they normal. can i send a video clip of my hands?

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Please tell me what causes bulging veins in your feet and hands?

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Is there anyway or exercise i can do to reduce d look of bulging veins on my hands n tighten d skin on my fingers? thanks!

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I have sudden bulging veins on the tops of both hands, palms of hands as well as forearms/inner elbow. why?

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