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Veins in my legs are very visable. not like vericose but can see actual veins. i workout a lot. am i dehydrated ? is this a concern ?

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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Likely not a problem: Dehydration leads to flat veins that are harder to see. If they are not varicose veins, then your body fat content is likely just low leaving the veins exposed.

Answered 8/4/2014

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A member asked:

Veins in my legs are very visable. not like vericose but can see actual veins. i workout a lot. am i dehydrated ? is this a concern ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

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