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Hi i have a pulsig artery and a portruding vein on the right side of my head, seems to get worse at night, bp i fine, any suggestions?

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Dr. John Ricotta answered

Headaches?: This may be a normal finding if it associated with headaches or changes in your vision you need to see a doctor to be sure it is not an inflammation of your blood vessels

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Answered 5/7/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i have a pulsig artery and a portruding vein on the right side of my head, seems to get worse at night, bp i fine, any suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Ricotta answered

Dr Ali agreed

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