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Green veins on arms?

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Appearance: They may appear green or blue through your skin color. It is normal even though our blood in our veins is red.

Answered 9/9/2019

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Green veins: Upper extremity veins are usually normal and rarely due to underlying pathology. The color is green or blue and this is normal.

Answered 11/18/2020

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