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The veins in my left arm are suddenly very visible. this was answered saying it could be because of age or sun, but i'm 18 and it's been cloudy?

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Recheck: if new and asymmetrical I would get rechecked and biggest concern would be a blood clot which would make the distal veins swollen.

Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

The veins in my left arm are suddenly very visible. this was answered saying it could be because of age or sun, but i'm 18 and it's been cloudy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

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