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I have building veins in my arm pop out all of a sudden. that hurts. when i raise my arms up they go away, particular in the left arm. ?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

All veins go away: when elevated above the heart.

Answered 12/15/2014

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