Question 1

hi, i'm a healthy 41 yr old female that keeps having painful blood vessels bursting in my finger tips. this is very painful and very worried?

Accepted Answer

Vasculitis: This may be a type of autoimmune disorder affecting tiny blood vessels or capillaries in your finger tips. I recommend an evaluation by a rheumatologist or hematologist for diagnosis,advice and treatment.

Question 2

what looks like burst blood vessels on shoulders?

Accepted Answer

Spider veins?: The most common burst vessel are telangiectasia or "spider veins". They are caused by sun damage and trauma.

Question 3

why broken blood vessels happen in your fingers?

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Usually trauma: The veins on top of the hands are very prone to injury from simply hitting them against an object.  This would be the most common reason for them to be bruised and subsequently bleed.  Other causes could be medications that you are taking such as aspirin, fish oil and even some vitamins.  You may want to follow up with a vein specialist for an evaluation.

Question 4

what causes repeated broken blood vessels in fingers?

Accepted Answer

Usually trauma: The veins on top of the hands are very prone to injury from simply hitting them against an object.  This would be the most common reason for them to be bruised and subsequently bleed.  Other causes could be medications that you are taking such as aspirin, fish oil and even some vitamins.  You may want to follow up with a vein specialist for an evaluation.

Question 5

why are my blood vessels in my leg bursting?

Accepted Answer

Spider veins?: Are you describing varicose veins or spider veins ? Then it is likely a combination of heredity and or trauma. If this is the case see a vein specialist. If this some thing else please see a doctor as soon as possible.

Question 6

burst blood vessels in wrist is in dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Broken blood vessels: Blood vessel rupture is common and not dangerous. Seek medical attention if pain and swelling persists.

Question 7

what causes blood vessels in the lungs to burst?

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Unusual: That is highly unlikely.  Pulmonary hemorrhage from a ruptured blood vessel is an uncommon condition.  Perhaps you are referring to blood in the mucous of someone who is coughing? There are many causes of that symptom.

Question 8

is it common for blood vessels to burst in lungs?

Accepted Answer

No: When that does occur, it is often due to the presence of serious disorders such as blood clots, vasculitis, tumors or infection. This problem always requires a medical evaluation.

Question 9

what are the main causes of burst  blood vessels in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Hmmm: Bleeding in your lungs is not good.  You need to see a respiratory doctor.  They usually do not burst in your lungs....

Question 10

i have broken blood vessels in my fingers twice in one week, why?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: The most likely reason for hemorrhage from small vessels in the fingers is trauma.  Direct trauma to small vessels can cause rupture and blood leak.  If you have no history of trauma, then consideration for review should be given....Some patients can have spontaneous bleeding when certain blood cells are low in numbers (platelets) or other more complex issues.

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Hi, i'm a healthy 41 yr old female that keeps having painful blood vessels bursting in my finger tips. this is very painful and very worried?

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I have broken blood vessels in my fingers twice in one week, why?

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