Tortuous veins are the veins that are enlarged and twisted. This term is commonly referred to as the veins on the legs. It is seen when the valves in the veins allow blood to flow in the wrong direction or to pool. People who have excessive weight are highly susceptible to developing tortuous veins.
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Can starvation cause decreased blood flow when taking blood sample?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to clarify one thing which has fed a lot of fears within me. When I gave the blood sample today and when the lab technician pierced the needle, the blood flow was very slow and stopped at one time. So the lab technician has squeezed my hand so many times to allow the blood flow int... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your query, it is not contaminated with clots. It has three possible scenarios: The laboratory technician is not skilled. So, had a problem to identify the course of the vein. The veins used for blood collection are not always straight. The technician would have... Read Full »
I have severe tortuosity of the innominate artery. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I went through my brain angiography report recently. It was mentioned in the report that multiple attempts were made to catheterize the innominate artery because of “severe tortuosity of the innominate artery.” What does this indicate? I am worried because my doctor never mentioned... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The innominate artery is the right common trunk which gives rise to your right arm (subclavian artery) and neck vessels (common carotid artery). The report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) shows that this was difficult to cannulate because the path ... Read Full »
Will I have serious problems due to dilated tortuous veins in front of my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have dilated tortuous veins in front of my penis, but I have no pain. It has been present for a long time and seems to progress on erection. I do masturbation sometimes. Is this a serious problem, and what should I do for the treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and you have an engorged vein. People can have veins of varying sizes depending upon their age, physical stature, and genetics. Some might have engorged veins over the penis. ... Read Full »
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