Vein pulsation is a pathological phenomenon in which the volume of blood in it changes over a period of time, which is why the vein itself seems to pulsate.
**Causes of pathological pulsation**
Pathological pulsation manifests itself as tortuosity of the vein and anxiety, as well as disruption in the functioning of the vascular system. In this case, the walls of the vein not only do not normally compress and fill with blood, but also do not work at all and are not able to contract. In such cases, surgery may be required
Self-diagnosis - usually the pulse wave is listened to by a doctor:
* at the base of the neck at the junction of the carotid and submandibular arteries; * on the wrist - in the area of the ulnar vein; * above the head along the upper edge of the left eye socket;
This allows an experienced physician to evaluate the shape of the pulse wave (short or long) and its filling (fast or slow). Taking this information into account, he draws conclusions about the state of the body and