What Causes Visible Veins In Upper Shoulders,chest,arms And Palms?

Posted on Sat, 29 Mar 2014

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Question : Visible veins upper shoulders,chest,arms n palm of hands both sides. What can it be? Also.red palms.of hands. Im.hydrated enough ....are these signs of liver disease is my concerns....I am not pregnant

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Unlikely to be Liver disease in absence of other Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Any state in body which produces Hyper-oestrogen in body could cause dilatation of veins over the superior venecava territory like upper shoulder,chest,arms and palmar erythema. Its known as spider nevi. Exact diagnosis will depend on clinical examination and assessment. It would be very helpful if you could provide clinical photograph. In the absence of chronic alcohol intake possibility of Liver disease is less likely. I would suggest you to get back to me with clinical photograph. Also do you have any of the following 1. Salivary gland enlargement? 2. Loss of pubic or axillary hairs 3. Loss f appetite 4. Yellowish discolouration of eyes 5. Irregular periods All these could be stigma of liver disease. Do get back to me. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD

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