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Is Protruding Purple Coloured Veins On Chest Of A Child Normal?
Question: My grandson 3 1/2 gas a dark purple vein running across his chest
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry,
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
It is normal to see visible and prominent veins over the body in some fair skinned individual, may be slightly more common in children.
Nothing to worry. Still if you feel its worrisome, then upload the photos.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
Nothing to worry,
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
It is normal to see visible and prominent veins over the body in some fair skinned individual, may be slightly more common in children.
Nothing to worry. Still if you feel its worrisome, then upload the photos.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
It was not noticeable today. But last night the vein was purple and blue
Brief Answer:
I don't think it is anything to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
In the absence of other symptoms like breathlessness, swelling in the neck or in chest. I don't think you need to worry about it.
But still if you are anxious, I would suggest you to see paediatrician for general physical examination.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
I don't think it is anything to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
In the absence of other symptoms like breathlessness, swelling in the neck or in chest. I don't think you need to worry about it.
But still if you are anxious, I would suggest you to see paediatrician for general physical examination.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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