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Visible vein in neck behind ear. Should I be worried?

April 25, 2015
Asked By:jonesjoe_94 in Statesboro, GA

Hey I have this vein behind my ear on my neck towards the bottom of my ear I never reliZed I had it until recently. It doesn't hurt that often at all but I can see it and feel it 24/7 and it seems Swole but doesn't hurt what is it? Should I be worried?

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May 4, 2015

Answer: Neck veins.

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Answer: Neck veins.

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April 25, 2015

Answer: Veins behind the ear

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April 25, 2015

Answer: Veins behind the ear

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