Are Blue Veins on Your Hands Normal—Or a Warning Sign of Something More Serious?

• Veins appear enlarged, twisted, or zigzag
• There are multiple lines or bulges on the back of your hands
• You feel pain, tightness, or a dull ache near the veins
• The area is tender or shows signs of inflammation

While varicose veins in the hands are less common than in the legs, they do happen—and they can lead to serious complications if ignored.

What Are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins occur when vein valves become weak or damaged, causing blood to pool instead of flowing smoothly back to the heart. This causes the veins to stretch and swell, making them more visible and sometimes painful.

In the hands, these symptoms may be subtle at first. But if left untreated, varicose veins can lead to complications such as:

• Thrombosis (blood clots)
• Pulmonary embolism
• Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
• Stroke

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