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I have throbbing and jabbing pains in the veins in my wrists, tends to be mainly my right wrist, no swelling etc ?

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Dr. Richard Schneider answered

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Wrist pain: Probably not the veins themselves. Depending on your age could be arthritis, gout. Check with your PCP for a more definitive diagnosis.

Answered 4/29/2015

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A member asked:

I have throbbing and jabbing pains in the veins in my wrists, tends to be mainly my right wrist, no swelling etc ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Schneider answered

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