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What Causes Raising Of Veins On Neck While Lifting Arm?

Hi im 34 yrs old and in the beginning of this year I started noticing that my vein on my left side of my neck raised only when I lift my left arm up, Ive been through alot of streess I dont know if its because of that or what. I dont have any other problems.. please help
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,
This is perfectly normal.
The blood return to the vein increases as you raise the arm and the vein distends. Do not worry about it.
you do not need any treatment for it.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, India.
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What Causes Raising Of Veins On Neck While Lifting Arm?

Hi, This is perfectly normal. The blood return to the vein increases as you raise the arm and the vein distends. Do not worry about it. you do not need any treatment for it. Take care, Dr Rishi, India.