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What Causes Prominent Veins On The Breasts?

I have a friend s daughter, she is 13 years old, she saw on her breast veins color blue or violet on her left she have 6 of them circling her left breast while one her right only two. Before she only have 1visible vein each breast. And, I would like to us if it is a symptom of any illness? What can we do to get rid of it? What is it?
Tue, 28 Apr 2020
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Hi

At 13 years of age, the breasts are getting enlarged as the breasts develop. This would increase the amount of blood flow to the breasts and also the formation of new blood vessels starts.

As veins are superficial, they are very easily visible over the breasts and the skin. These veins are blue or purple in color and this can appear as a blue line over the skin.

This is usually nothing to worry about but it would be good to watch for any lumps or swelling in the breasts ass well. In case there are any lumps seen, getting a mammogram done would be useful.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni
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What Causes Prominent Veins On The Breasts?

Hi At 13 years of age, the breasts are getting enlarged as the breasts develop. This would increase the amount of blood flow to the breasts and also the formation of new blood vessels starts. As veins are superficial, they are very easily visible over the breasts and the skin. These veins are blue or purple in color and this can appear as a blue line over the skin. This is usually nothing to worry about but it would be good to watch for any lumps or swelling in the breasts ass well. In case there are any lumps seen, getting a mammogram done would be useful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni