Are Enlarged Blood Vessels On The Right Side Of The Chest Going Towards The Right Palm A Serious Concern?

Posted on Fri, 16 Feb 2024

Question: hello everybody, Last couple months have noticed new vessels showing up in the palm of my hands, especially the right one. also on my right side (shoulder going to the chest) i forgot to attach pictures on my last post so here they are. thank you very much!

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please give additional information, reports and photos

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history well and understood the concerns.
Such enlarged blood vessels on the right side of the chest to right palm is a serious concern unless proved otherwise.

Please attach the pictures again as are not seen. You can upload images/reports with the help of the 'Upload' feature available on the right side of your page. Alternatively you can send to YYYY@YYYY

Also give any additional history like:
Your age.
Any other symptoms like lump in right breast, armpit (axilla) or above collar bone on tight side?
Any edema of right upper limb?
Tingling, numbness or pain?

Your detailed history and clear photos will help me to assist you better.

Awaiting.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (24 minutes later)

hello, I have sent the pictures thru email. for the symptoms i have not felt any lump or edema(fluid) i am 33 years old . I also had chest pain for about a month seems to have less now tho, but only on the left and right external portion of the chest for about 30sec each time, no pain where the heart is or anything in the middle of the chest(within the chest). could that still be angina? or most likely nerves or anxiety? When i did put physical pressure on the points there was no pain. and not getting pain while exercising. thanks

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Color doppler study as soon as possible

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback and photos.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Since the problem is unilateral that is only on one side it is best to undergo for venous and arterial color doppler of the right upper limb till heart to get the exact cause so that a proper management can be done.
Getting the correct diagnosis is very important.
Also needed is a proper clinical evaluation, other investigations as would be advised.

Please get these done and give me the feedback.
The chest can be muscular; proper further evaluation will help to confirm or rule out the cause and get treated accordingly if needed.

I hope this answer helps you to get the cause asap and proper management.
Take care.
With Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar