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Dark blue veins in back of throat near tonsils. what causes this? is it normal?

Q: dark blue veins in back of throat near tonsils. what causes this? is it normal?

: Probably normal. Ask your General Dentist and/or your General Physician to ev valuate the next time you have an appointment.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Probably normal. Ask your General Dentist and/or your General Physician to ev valuate the next time you have an appointment.

Answered 4/1/2022

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A member asked:

Dark blue veins in back of throat near tonsils. what causes this? is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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