What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Jugular Vein Distention?

Posted on Sun, 5 Mar 2017

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Sun, 5 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have a vein sticking out, left side of my neck by my XXXXXXX apple in the front. Don't believe its a jugular. What is this?

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it is not juglar

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
The vein in front of your neck is not juglar & is one of the vein draining from juglar.
This is normal & nothing to be worried of. Veins are superficial & can easily be seen from outside.
Thanks
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (58 minutes later)

So this cannot be jvd?

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is not juglar vein

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
It is not juglar vein. I didn't understand the meaning of jvd, but i guessed it should have something to do with juglar vein:)
Don't worry, veins can show up normally.
Thanks
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (26 minutes later)

JVD is Juggular Vein Distention.

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
It is not juglar vein distension. Don't worry.
If it even persists, than also their is nothing to worry.
Take care & have a good day

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy