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I (27 white male) have a sudden outbreak of spider veins and cherry angiomas (or what seem to be) under my chest and ribs. i do have a history of heavy binge drinking, but a cmp showed everything to be normal. could this be genetic?

Q: i (27 white male) have a sudden outbreak of spider veins and cherry angiomas (or what seem to be) under my chest and ribs. i do have a history of heavy binge drinking, but a cmp showed everything to be normal. could this be genetic?

: Normal CMP does not rule out liver problem. Liver ultrasound is indicated.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Normal CMP does not rule out liver problem. Liver ultrasound is indicated.

Answered 7/28/2022

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Could be early caput medusa. You can google it and see. It if is don't start any long books. Dr humor. ;-)

Answered 7/29/2022

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A member asked:

I (27 white male) have a sudden outbreak of spider veins and cherry angiomas (or what seem to be) under my chest and ribs. i do have a history of heavy binge drinking, but a cmp showed everything to be normal. could this be genetic?

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