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What makes veins stick out and wrists swell and ache?
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If: There is wrist swelling and pain the possibilities are either trauma, sprain ( not mentioned) or some inflammatory reaction such as tendinitis... If persisting highl;y suggest see a doctor.
Answered 9/12/2013
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