What Causes Severe Pulsating Sensation On Left Side Of Neck?

Posted on Sun, 25 Oct 2015

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Question : My husband is having sever pulsating 0n his left side of his neck. What could be causing this? His BP is130/80 pulse is 87. CT scan an echo test came back clear. Help please.

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no major health concern with you as the investigation are also normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your query.
A noticeable vein in the right side of your neck which is pulsating is enough to cause distress. It is commonly seen in thin built individuals with lesser subcutaneous fat- a fat is a cushion layer that is normally present beneath our skin and covers up all these superficial structures to give a smooth looking skin. A thinner layer of subcutaneous fat is not able to conceal your superficial veins properly which can be seen from outside.
Let me reassure you that it is just a normal variation and you need not be distressed. A painless visible pulsating vein is not a health problem.There is no major health concern with you as the investigation are also normal. Do not worry.

Hope this helps
Take care

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