Hi, can someone explain to me what spider veins are? Thanks
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Spider veins?
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Hi spider veins are little fine red lines usually on your chest and face though I dont really know how they are caused, I had a lot on my chest when I was a drinker and before I had my liver transplant.
Tiny little veins on your upper chest and neck, look like little spiders hence the name. it is a sign that something is wrong with the liver.
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sense , could anyone advise please what the terminology means , Many thanks , Will