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Left side neck feels tight near vein, can see vein color more than before. i feel like when i position my left arm certain way it doesnt feel as tight. when arm is dangling at side of body it feels more tight. why is my neck vein area feeling tight?
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Sternocleidomastoid: You may be suffering from a strained or pulled sternocleidomastoid muscle. When your arm is dangling it could be pulling down on your clavicle which would make the muscle feel "tighter". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternocleidomastoid_muscle
Answered 9/8/2020
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