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The veins in my left wrist look bruised and puffy sometimes and today they look darker, especially compared to my other wrist. what causes this?
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Explanation : Do you take any medicine like aspirin, ibuprofen or others? Are you left or right handed? Did it happen after physical work/exercise? Check all of this and that give you idea why you have a difference. If you do not have a swelling and pain you should be good.
Answered 4/10/2018
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