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Could my veins get swollen from my neck if i have high cholesterol?

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

No.: Swollen neck veins have no relationship to elevated cholesterol. If you are concerned about your neck veins that you should see a vein specialist. Elevated cholesterol can lead to plaque formation which occurs in arteries not veins.

Answered 1/29/2014

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