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The vein in the left side of my neck sticks out. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Maybe: Veins in the neck can be prominent for many normal or abnormal reasons. You should show your doctor who can put this in context with a physical exam.

Answered 10/18/2020

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A member asked:

The vein in the left side of my neck sticks out. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

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