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What Could Prominent Jugular Veins In An Infant Indicate?

hi my daughter is just 1 year old and 8 months and noticed of prominent jugular veins i noticed that especially when she is crying out loud or having these tantrums.. when these episodes happend im so afraid it may get ruptured.. just anxious about her jugular vein..
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your consultation at HCM !
I have gone through your case and being your physcian i completely understands your health concern.
GOOD NEWS FOR YOU U NEED NOT TO WORRY AT ALL..its all normal it happens in some babies that their neck veins get engorged and their face get red while crying .what assuring for u is that she is completely normal when she is calm.
Mothers always concerns about these but being your physcian i assure you your kid is doing alright . you dont need to worry at all..
if you still have any querries feel free to ask
regards
Dr Saad Sultan

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What Could Prominent Jugular Veins In An Infant Indicate?

Thanks for your consultation at HCM ! I have gone through your case and being your physcian i completely understands your health concern. GOOD NEWS FOR YOU U NEED NOT TO WORRY AT ALL..its all normal it happens in some babies that their neck veins get engorged and their face get red while crying .what assuring for u is that she is completely normal when she is calm. Mothers always concerns about these but being your physcian i assure you your kid is doing alright . you dont need to worry at all.. if you still have any querries feel free to ask regards Dr Saad Sultan