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bulging vein on the forehead
can excessive stress lead to a bulging vein on the forehead?
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Yes, it is possible that stress can cause bulging vein in the forehead. Anything that increases the blood flow to the head area can cause a bulging vein. This can be due to high blood pressure (as in stress) or certain yoga postures where you need to stand on your head. A bulging vein at the temple area of forehead could be a normal finding—which may disappear with time. Clots in the vein and deep vein thrombosis are another possibility. Temporal arteritis is another possibility. Tension headaches too cause a bulging vein at the temple with headaches. Please consult your PCP to get the vein examined by dopplar studies. Monitor your blood pressure. Take care!
Yes, it is possible that stress can cause bulging vein in the forehead. Anything that increases the blood flow to the head area can cause a bulging vein. This can be due to high blood pressure (as in stress) or certain yoga postures where you need to stand on your head. A bulging vein at the temple area of forehead could be a normal finding—which may disappear with time. Clots in the vein and deep vein thrombosis are another possibility. Temporal arteritis is another possibility. Tension headaches too cause a bulging vein at the temple with headaches. Please consult your PCP to get the vein examined by dopplar studies. Monitor your blood pressure. Take care!
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