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I've had splinter hemorrhages since a few years, i bit my nails a lot, can it be the cause?i have very little ones on two fingers and microscopic one

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Yes: Your observed hemorrhages must be a local injury. If due to a heart infection or systemic disease you would have serious symptoms.

Answered 10/9/2016

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A member asked:

I've had splinter hemorrhages since a few years, i bit my nails a lot, can it be the cause?i have very little ones on two fingers and microscopic one

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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