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I just worked out and after my shower i noticed the veins in my hands were much bluer than usual.. is this normal?
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Yes : Exercise can cause veins to dilate. Don't worry.
Answered 2/7/2013
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Possibly: This may be normal, but let a vein specialist check.
Answered 2/6/2019
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Hot water: Hot water, like hot weather will cause superficial veins to dilate as they attempt to coll your blood as it passes near the skin level...This is seenas bluer or larger veins...Ther is no need for concern as this is normal physiologic process.
Answered 10/4/2016
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