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What Causes Protruding Veins That Looks Bruised?

I had a vein suddenly protrude quite a great deal yesterday evening. It kind of looked like I had a big earthworm under my skin. It became quite painful and is now bruised. I iced it and it went down but is still very tender and there is a hard spot.
Sat, 8 Mar 2014
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The symptoms suggest of Varicose veins.It is the condition wherein there is dilatation of superficial veins.it most commonly occurs in leg veins.
It is not a serious condition.
You can use stockings to decrease the swelling.If pain starts you need to get operated.Be careful not to injure yourself on these spots.
Hope you got the answer for your query.
Thank you
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What Causes Protruding Veins That Looks Bruised?

Hello, Welcome to HCM The symptoms suggest of Varicose veins.It is the condition wherein there is dilatation of superficial veins.it most commonly occurs in leg veins. It is not a serious condition. You can use stockings to decrease the swelling.If pain starts you need to get operated.Be careful not to injure yourself on these spots. Hope you got the answer for your query. Thank you