Bumps in vein on arm: My doctor said it's valves in the vein - is there a such thing? (Photos)

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for sharing your photos. The veins over your bicep are tortuous and enlarged. There are two possible treatments . Phlebectomy or Foam Sclerotherapy for your arm veins. I have removed hundred of thousand of annoying looking veins but I recommend against treating or removing veins from your forearm and upper arm . You need those vein for blood draws and IVs .

The venous circulatory system of the lower and upper extremities contains many valves and that is a fact; however, if there are symptoms like swelling, pain, redness, or hardness or lump (area of concern upper /lower extremity) you should be checked by your physician. An ultrasound of the upper extremity could be done to evaluate patency of the deep and superficial veins of the area of concern. 
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