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Nurse couldnt retrieve blood from veins (both arms). does this indicate poor blood flow (due to lack of excercise maybe)?

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Dr. Milton Mintz answered

I dought 'it: Have another phlebotomist, or physician draw your blood when necessary!

Dr Mutharasan agreed

Answered 1/17/2014

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Dr. R. Kannan Mutharasan answered

Dehydration?: You could also just be a little dehydrated.

Dr Mintz agreed

Answered 8/17/2014

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A member asked:

Nurse couldnt retrieve blood from veins (both arms). does this indicate poor blood flow (due to lack of excercise maybe)?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Milton Mintz answered

Dr Mutharasan agreed

Dr. R. Kannan Mutharasan answered

Dr Mintz agreed

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