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A member asked:

Is purple vein on back throat normal ? only like one vein .

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Normal: Very common finding. If you have any symptoms, or just need reassurance, See ENT doc.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 1/6/2021

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