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I recently began to feel something like a vein pop through my skin over my rib cage leading into/near the right nipple. there is some swelling soreness when i touch it or run. could it be serious or heart related. sudden 2days ago.no chronic illness?

Q: i recently began to feel something like a vein pop through my skin over my rib cage leading into/near the right nipple. there is some swelling soreness when i touch it or run. could it be serious or heart related. sudden 2days ago.no chronic illness?

: Serious issue is unlikely and definitely it has nothing to do with the heart. Just apply cold compress a couple times daily for a couple days until the swelling and discomfort resolve.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Serious issue is unlikely and definitely it has nothing to do with the heart. Just apply cold compress a couple times daily for a couple days until the swelling and discomfort resolve.

Answered 11/15/2022

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A member asked:

I recently began to feel something like a vein pop through my skin over my rib cage leading into/near the right nipple. there is some swelling soreness when i touch it or run. could it be serious or heart related. sudden 2days ago.no chronic illness?

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