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A vein up on the left side of my nose by my eye socket has started to pulsate quite noticeably lately it has never before, is this normal?
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No: Veins may fluctuate with respiration, position, but not normal to pulsate. Trauma? High blood pressure? Heart disease?
Answered 5/26/2017
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Probably an artery.: Veins do not pulsate because they carry venous not arterial blood. Veins may seem to pulsate when very close to an artery because the pulse of the artery is transmitted to the vein which then looks as if it is pulsating. Kveins can engorge with blood for many reasons including exercise and levels of hydration. This will contribute to it being visible. You should see a vein specialist.
Answered 5/21/2017
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