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Took blood pressure test, forearm veins pulsed hard. 2 in hemorage apeared under wrist. i am 24, 154/92. concerns about ruptures, weakened veins?
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Bruising: Assuming you are describing bruising occurring as a result of BP measurement performed with a sphygmomanometer in an otherwise healthy young man one would have concerns regarding platelet or coagulation disorder especially if recurrent or at multiple sites.
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