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Small vein on right side of head, near temple. can feel pulse on it with finger. is the vein there, not an issue, or shud it b checked out?
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The vein: in that location is very near the artery and this is why you feel pulsations. Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 3/26/2018
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