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What Causes Bulging Veins On Hands And Arms Of An Elderly Person?
What can be the cause of buldging veins on my hands and arms? I am 83 years old, and they seem to have appeared after I lost about 13 pounds. I think that I am in reasonably good health. I weigh about 93 pounds on a 5-foot frame. My address is: YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 6 Jun 2019
Hi,
It is quite common in old age and is due to loss of subcutaneous fat.
It is not a disease condition and no definite treatment is required either.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is quite common in old age and is due to loss of subcutaneous fat.
It is not a disease condition and no definite treatment is required either.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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