Veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back from the various body tissues to the heart. Veins that can be seen just under the skin appear to be blue in color. The more prominent the veins, the stronger the color - e.g. varicose veins are very visible.
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Medical Books Online about Blue veins ... Superficial thrombophlebitis produces visible and palpable signs, such as heat, pain, swelling, rubor, tenderness, and induration along the length of the affected vein. Varicose veins may also be present. (See Varicose veins.) Extensive vein involvement may cause lymphadenitis.
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Re: Visable Blue Veins - In a Panic ... suddenly my veins became so visible thats sometimes I am afraid that I might ***** them and I would bleed to death. I am even scared to press them, thinking the blood wont be able to pass through. Mine is most visible in my arms mostly in my wrist area..
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Why can't we say that veins appear blue because that's what color they are, and that arteries, even if they were visible, would appear white, because that's what color they are?
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Nutrition question: What does highly visible blue veins mean? ur dyeing ... When do veins become visible? Reason for visible veins all over body? Can stress make your veins more visible? Are visible blue veins in your hands bad? Visible blue veins in left hand What is going on? Why are the veins in your arms visible...
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The color blue/violet is the highest frequency of the visible light scale; it therefore has the most penetrating power to be seen through skin, fat, etc. Red is low frequency and is filtered out by skin and fat, which is why it cannot be seen. ... Why r veins blue? Veins in the penis? Blue veins on wrists? Why are most...
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But since then there is no visible change. I wonder if I should use gel again or I should do something else. ... Veins; Question: My wife is concerned that she has blue veins showing clearly on her chest and arms. Is this a cause for concern? What causes this and should she see doctor?
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I read somewhere where that is a sign of pregnancy...Having very visible blue veins throughout your breast. They were so visible yesterday and they still are, but like I said because i'm so fairskinned I really never paid it any attention until af was late.
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Today, I noticed that my veins were very visible in my arms, chest, and breasts. They are very dark blue. I am fair skinned, so some veins showing through is normal, but this is NOT normal. It looked like someone had drawn on me with a marker. ... Did you ever find out what caused the appearance of your dark blue veins.
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