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I have splinter haemorrhages. i have been to the doctor before but was told there is nothing to worry about. i am a 24 year old male, ex-smoker.

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Consider alternative: Often there is no apparent reason for splinter hemorrhages. Perhaps get a second opinion from someone skilled in chinese medicine or another model that appreciates context in such matters rather than specific causal reasons.

Answered 1/19/2014

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A member asked:

I have splinter haemorrhages. i have been to the doctor before but was told there is nothing to worry about. i am a 24 year old male, ex-smoker.

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

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