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When i stand up, the veins in my palms and fingers become very prominent and palms and fingers look bluish. this disappears after a few minutes. bad?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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Acrocyanosis: Benign issue but annoying. Try niacin, if the flush does not bother you it will help. Doctors will prescribe calcium channel blockers.

Answered 12/21/2013

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A member asked:

When i stand up, the veins in my palms and fingers become very prominent and palms and fingers look bluish. this disappears after a few minutes. bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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