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Hello, i notice when i bend over i can feel my jugular vein on the left side bulge out. i dont notice it as much on my left side. it didnt bulge when standing, sitting, or laying in bed. i was just curious why my left vein is bigger than the right?

Q: hello, i notice when i bend over i can feel my jugular vein on the left side bulge out. i dont notice it as much on my left side. it didnt bulge when standing, sitting, or laying in bed. i was just curious why my left vein is bigger than the right?

: That vein is external jugular vein on each side of the neck and it is not unusual that one vein is bigger or closer to surface than the other.

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That vein is external jugular vein on each side of the neck and it is not unusual that one vein is bigger or closer to surface than the other.

Answered 7/11/2022

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A member asked:

Hello, i notice when i bend over i can feel my jugular vein on the left side bulge out. i dont notice it as much on my left side. it didnt bulge when standing, sitting, or laying in bed. i was just curious why my left vein is bigger than the right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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