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I think have a swollen vein on my abdomen very uncomfortable and i can feel it when i touch my abdomen?

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Dr. Lawrence Presant answered

Serious ab vein swel: See a doctor soon. If this is a thrombosed superficial epigastric vein ( over the six pack area) it could signal obstruction of larger internal veins or a liver problem.

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Answered 9/13/2017

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A member asked:

I think have a swollen vein on my abdomen very uncomfortable and i can feel it when i touch my abdomen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lawrence Presant answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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