Very large painful forearm veins and other vein problems. (Photo)

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The veins in the top of the forearms have blood collecting in them are swelling up 7/16" wide. This is very painful as both forearms feel like they have hot burning liquid running through them. There is tingling in fingers and sometimes spots on fingers feel numb. If I inadvertently move my arms during sleep whereas they are bent at the elbows or above my head I can wake finding the arm like dead weight and can barely move it. Have constant leg muscle cramps and large painful varicocele.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

It sounds like you may have a proximal issue impinging on the venous system like deep vein thrombosis. You need to be evaluated for both venous disease (blood clot) and neurologic disease via a nerve conduction study.Dr Karamanoukian

Gail Nield, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Hello. I would suggest that you see your family doctor for a proper assessment. Your physician can help determine if you have neurological concerns, unrelated to your dorsal hand veins. Best of luck.

John Landi, MD · Answer

The first thing to do is to see if your symptoms are due to a nerve problem such as carpal tunnel or to the veins.  If the symptoms are vein related then there are treatments for these hand and forearm veins.  I use a combination of endovenous laser and sclerotherapy with very excellent cosmetic results.

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