The veins in my hands are swollen what does that mean?
90199
Have you worked out your hands within the last few hours?  I play keyboard/piano (plus I use a computer all day for a living) and after I have been using my hands like that for a while, the veins in my hands dilate because of the extra blood flow that is necessary to provide the oxygen to the muscles.  If there isn't any other symptom it might be that.  If there are other/unexplainable symptoms, I would talk to a doctor.
117115
my right one gets swollen all the time- i went to my Dr. and she said its really nothing to worry about- sometimes its just a sign that your body is fighting something off- maybe a small cold\n\nit is technically called tonsilitis (which only means inflamation of the tonsil) Below is an explination
191911
That sounds like varicose veins. I've got a website you can check out. I know that they are 1. painful! 2. able to be fixed by surgery, and some insurance companies will pay, it is medical as well as cosmetic. Good luck to you.\nhttp://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/varicose_veins.jsp
922148
That is blood pooling under the skin from the needle puncturing your vein...this too shall pass...your body will re-absorb the blood.
599543
It has all the sounds of a problem with good blood circulation. Yes, you should be concerned about this. Look at this URL:\n\nhttp://www.lifelinescreening.com/disease_perph.asp?src=WGGL-063\n\nhttp://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003104.htm\n\nhttp://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003104.htm\n\nand at this GOOD one: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/leg_swelling.htm
425715
I am a walker and my hands swell when I walk.  I believe it has something to do with gravity and the blood falling all towards the ground (when your hands are pointed downward)
461414
swollen glands are the result of an infection within the body. once the infection is gone, the swelling in the glands should subside. if you feel ok, but your glands are still swollen, see a doctor.
550099
Hi, I have the same problem, everyone thinks i'm cold when i'm not my arms get like that too. They call it something i can't remember the word. I hate it it's like you can see all your veins in your legs. I don't think there is a way to get rid of it. If there was i would of done it by now. I wish i could of helped you more.
903962
sounds to me like exercise induced compartment syndrome.  the thick tissue surrounding your muscles (fascia) is too tight. as you exercise or walk the muscles engorge with blood but are then squashed by the tight fascia. Leads to a cramp like pains in your calves. due to the history it is unlikely to be a blood clot or anything.  you need to go and see a sports specialist dr. they can do a test where they put needles into the compartments to measure the pressure in there as you walk on a treadmill.  they can then do a small operation to split the fascia to relieve some of the pressure
755846
I think its Bullshit as muscle swell due to a Virus.But you should ask a Doctor.
471100
Edema is an observable swelling from fluid accumulation in certain body tissues. Edema most commonly occurs in the feet and legs, where it also is referred to as peripheral edema. The swelling is the result of the accumulation of excess fluid under the skin in the spaces within the tissues that are outside of the blood vessels. These spaces are known as interstitial spaces or compartments. Most of the body's fluids that are found outside of the cells are normally stored in two spaces; the blood vessels (where the fluids are called the blood volume) and the interstitial spaces (where the fluids are called the interstitial fluid). In various diseases, excess fluid can accumulate in either one or both of these compartments. \n\n\nPitting edema can be demonstrated by applying pressure to, for example, the skin of a swollen leg, by depressing the skin with a finger. If the pressing causes an indentation in the skin that persists for some time after the release of the pressure, the edema is referred to as pitting edema. Actually, any form of pressure, such as from the elastic part of socks, can induce the pitting of this edema.
505062
It sounds like lymphedema, swelling of a limb often experienced as a side-effect of removal of the lymph nodes, as in cancer surgery. Perhaps the lymph nodes are blocked for some reason.\n\nI'm not a physician or medical student, just know a little about lymphedema from a friend who has it.
621084
It's possible that it's a varicose vein, but most likely it's a spider-vein.  Spider veins occur when the valve in the vein collapses (this happens fairly often in the legs) and blood gets a bit stagnant, permanently coloring the vein/capillary.  If you had an injury here, the chances of it being a spider vein increase.  If there is no pain associated with it and it isn't raised, then I wouldn't worry about it, but you may ask your doctor the next time you see him (don't make a special appt.), HOWEVER, if there's pain and/or it's raised, I would contact your doctor.
721011
You could have an infection in the tissues or cellulitis. If it is red and warm- go to the doctor or clinic or ER now. If it is just swollen, put it on a pillow, above the level of your heart and see if the swelling goes down. If no success, make an appointment to see your doctor.
672983
FIRST OF ALL IF YOU WERE TOLD YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CAROTID ARTERIES YOU SHOULD BE WORRIED ABOUT GETTING BLOOD CLOTS. SWELLING,RED AND PAINFUL CALF'S ARE A SIGN OF BLOOD CLOTS IN THE LEGS. PLAVIX IS A BLOOD THINNER THAT HELPS TO HAVE THE BLOOD FLOW EASIER AND HELPS TO PREVENT THESE TYPE OF CLOTS. I WOULD ADVISE YOU TO GO TO THE ER, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION AND REQUEST A HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER THAT CAN HELP YOU GET GOVERNMENT HELP TO PAY YOUR MEDICAL BILLS.YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE EMBARRASSED ABOUT CARING FOR YOURSELF,AND I AM SURE THOSE WHO LOVE YOU WILL THANK YOU FOR IT.
973080
It's an enlarged vein underneath the toungue.
167226
The cells in your skin soak up a bunch and water and swell.  The swelling makes a ripple in the skin that looks like a prune.