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Please explain if it is possible to have poor circulation at 17 years old?
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Rare: A rare condition called progeria or werner's syndrome (no relation) can cause it. Alternatively, children with type i diabetes may have circulation problems. Generally though, it doesn't happen
Answered 1/26/2014
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Kawasaki's disease: Kawasaki's disease can cause slowing of blood because of blood vessel narrowing.
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