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My daughter is 5 months old her hands are purple and her veins are coming out should i worry?

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Yes: A new development of peripheral cyanosis and venous distention is certainly cause for concern and warrants immediate evaluation.

Dr Puppala and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/10/2015

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