A member asked:

How do i know if it's a vein or an artery that hurts from time to time on the inside of the right side of my head? i'm worried

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Test?: In general, it is the artery which causes problem However no one can tell for sure without imaging studies. I wonder if your problem may be a migraine issue causing a throbbing pain . Have you seen your doctor about this?

Answered 9/9/2017

554 views

Thank

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Pulse : Artery has a pulse, vein does not.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

554 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

How do i know if it's a vein or an artery that hurts from time to time on the inside of the right side of my head? i'm worried

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can over masturbation cause scar tissue and damage in penile veins and arteries ? I have Ed. One of my veins have 3 circles on it. I see it pulse through the skin. And it feels hard. Is a penis Doppler needed as Im worried I have permanent damage ?

A member asked:

What does it mean if you have visible bilateral temple veins/ arteries? They have a u shape on both sides. I have no symptoms but have noticed them recently. They become very prominent of I drink alcohol or exercise?

A member asked:

I have raised pulsating jugular veins also raised veins in head, pain in carotid artery & PVCs, feel faint, is this due to a problem with the heart?

A member asked:

Annoying feeling in vein/arterie on right side temple. 23 years old. Very fit. suffer from anxiety. Stress tests and everything are fine. Normal b/p?

A member asked:

Are arteries or veins near the surface of the skin? How can you tell which one it is? I have one near my left temple.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Either vein or artery hurts on right side of head from time to time, dr said is stress but I'm worried it might be aneurysm or something serious ?

Every few weeks my temple artery/vein becomes prominent on my face. I think its an artery because I can feel a pulse. Anyway, no symptoms or pain but why does this happen? It scares me each time and then it goes away. Sometimes its both sides?

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?

I have a bulging vessel on the sides of my head. I dont think they are veins because they are not blue. I guess arteries. Is this normal, happens occasionally?

Sometimes I have a clearly visible pulsating artery on the right side of my forehead. Always palpable, definitely not a vein. Should I see a doctor?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?