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What Causes Bulging Veins On Both Sides Of The Forehead?
Question: my wife has a couple of bulging veins on her forehead just above the temple area... which just popped out this evening after some exercise. she is 67 yrs old... is this a serious condition which should be addressed?
comment: actually the bulging veins are now on both sides of her forehead at the top of her temple area where the forehead starts... fyi thank you.
comment: actually the bulging veins are now on both sides of her forehead at the top of her temple area where the forehead starts... fyi thank you.
Brief Answer:
can be due to 1. Increased BP 2. Arterial Diseases like Temporal Arteriti
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
The bulging veins on both sides of her forehead at the top of her temple area where the forehead starts can be due to
1. Increased Blood Pressure
2. Arterial Diseases like Temporal Arteritis
She needs to undergo
1. Clinical Examination
2. Fundus Examination
Please consult a Neurosurgeon in Person
After narrowing down on the diagnosis, we have to manage with appropriate treatment
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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can be due to 1. Increased BP 2. Arterial Diseases like Temporal Arteriti
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.
The bulging veins on both sides of her forehead at the top of her temple area where the forehead starts can be due to
1. Increased Blood Pressure
2. Arterial Diseases like Temporal Arteritis
She needs to undergo
1. Clinical Examination
2. Fundus Examination
Please consult a Neurosurgeon in Person
After narrowing down on the diagnosis, we have to manage with appropriate treatment
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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