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Why Are My Veins Blue and Green?

Are Green Veins Something to Be Concerned about?

Visible green veins are usually nothing to be concerned about, unless they’re accompanied by other symptoms such as pain, swelling, cramping [3], feeling of heaviness, odd sensations such as tingling, itching, or burning, discoloration or warmth.

Medical conditions characterized by visible veins include:

Spider Veins (Telangiectasia)

Spider veins aren’t green. They appear as tiny, threadlike red or discolored lines under your skin, in areas such as your nose, cheeks or fingers. Spider veins sometimes hurt or itch.

If you notice that you have spider veins you should see your doctor. They may imply a serious underlying condition, such as alcohol use disorder. In many instances, they’re caused by aging blood vessels or by behaviors such as sitting or standing for long periods of time. Pregnancy can also cause spider veins.