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Why is it that when i drink alcohol or caf it feels like my veins from my arms and legs hurt?
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See below: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician. Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.
Answered 11/2/2012
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Dilation: Both of these substance cause dilation of the veins...If your veins have unrecognised incompetence or other problems, they are already inflamd ( phlebitis)...Even minor dilation of thes affected veins will cause pain tto these veins.
Answered 4/14/2016
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