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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Vein On The Temple

Posted on Fri, 9 Dec 2016

Question: Two days ago a small swelling appeared with a vein below on temple.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sometimes the artery at the temple becomes prominent

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM,
Sometimes the artery at the temple becomes prominent especially if it is affected by migraine and it appears to be a swelling.
It reduces by itself.
If it does not subside, we have to look for a dilatation in the artery called an aneurysm.
Is it possible for you to send the picture?
And does the swelling 'throb'?
Please revert back. Regards.

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Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

There is no throbbing.

And no headache.

I don't know how to send u a pic as I have no personal email for u.

Also, not sure if it's a vein or artery as if u touch your temple u r going to feel a slight pulse. Please get back with me ASAP. No symptoms really other than cosmetic.

Should I be using heat or ice on area?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Since there is no throbbing or headache, it is probably from a vein

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Since there is no throbbing or headache, it is probably from a vein and not artery.
You can use ice but not heat. Ice should do no harm. Since there are no symptoms, I would say, wait and watch. Only if it does not clear up, or worsens see your doctor. Regards

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