HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Dark Blue Veins On Upper Arm With Bruise Around It?

I am 28 years old, female, 5 3 , 112 lbs, I have had very prominent dark blue veins only on my upper left arm for 3 days now. Also throbbing in the same place, but no pain. There is also a very bad, but small bruise in the same area, but not on the really dark blue veins, it s next to them.
Fri, 2 Dec 2016
Report Abuse
General Surgeon 's  Response
hello,
you may be suffering from upper limb varicose vein due to obstruction in blood flow path of you vein drainage at proximal level most commonly at neck area due to many reasons like external compression of vein , thrombus in vein and abnormally etc so you should consult your doctor to find out the cause and proceed to further management, thanks
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Dark Blue Veins On Upper Arm With Bruise Around It?

hello, you may be suffering from upper limb varicose vein due to obstruction in blood flow path of you vein drainage at proximal level most commonly at neck area due to many reasons like external compression of vein , thrombus in vein and abnormally etc so you should consult your doctor to find out the cause and proceed to further management, thanks