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Normally the veins on my wrist are slightly bulging but now they are sunken in. what does the mean?

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Dr. Omar Esponda answered

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Maybe dehydrated: Not seen veins that normally bulge on your hands is seldom a cause for concern. Try having more fluids particullary during the summer time.

Answered 5/16/2021

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A member asked:

Normally the veins on my wrist are slightly bulging but now they are sunken in. what does the mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Omar Esponda answered

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