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Did you know that having visible veins means you are… See more

If you’re referring to one of those social-media teasers, visible veins do not automatically mean you have a disease.

Prominent veins can simply result from:

  • Low body fat or naturally thin skin

  • Exercise or increased blood flow

  • Heat or dehydration

  • Genetics and aging

  • Standing for long periods

However, a vein that suddenly becomes prominent, painful, red, warm, swollen, or hard deserves medical evaluation, particularly if it occurs in one limb.

If you share the rest of the “See more” text, I can tell you whether the claim is medically accurate.

 

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