Thread: Veins in the Temple

Hey BD,

Just a quick one (I have searched the forums as well as googled).

I have really prominent veins (or perhaps arteries?) on my left temple. Really prominent. Being bald probably doesnt help.

I do not have any pain, nor headaches, vision or jaw problems.

Is it something I should be worried about?! I do not suffer from hypertension.

After a few drinks it gets worse (but I seldom drink). I tend to cop a bit of shit about it but that doesnt really worry me.

Im just more concerned from a health aspect.

Im not super super low bf or anything.

Cheers,
cmjk

These are generally considered asymptomatic, and quite common. You don't see them in some people, due to hair covering them or higher body fat.

Some suggestion has been that they are more prominent in people with hypertension, but they will become more prominent after a few drinks, like any other vein does.

If you're concerned, see your GP, but generally they are nothing to worry about, unless of course you have hypertension.

BD