A thickening of the neck for no apparent reason? Your body is sending you a message that shouldn’t be ignored.

An overly rigid pericardium: If this sac surrounding the heart is inflamed or scarred, it prevents the heart from filling properly, affecting the jugular veins. An
obstruction of the superior vena cava: Although rare, this obstruction can be caused by a thrombus or a tumor.
Certain valvular malformations or the accumulation of pericardial fluid can also cause these symptoms.

Other signs that should alert you:
Jugular distension is frequently accompanied by other signs that you should be able to identify:

Unusual fatigue despite sleeping well;
unexplained swelling in the lower limbs or abdomen
; frequent urination during the night;
a persistent cough or unusual shortness of breath;
episodes of confusion or memory lapses;
loss of appetite or feeling full early
. These symptoms, when isolated, are not necessarily worrisome. However, their combination may indicate a circulatory or cardiac problem. In this case, a medical consultation is necessary.

How should we react to these symptoms?