Liver Problem Or Sun Damage? Posted: 04-30-07 06:52am
I am a 17 year old female, and have always
been affected by Spider Nevi.
I currently have around 20 on my arms and
on my hands, and have previously had them
on my face, neck and belly. I know these
are not spots of any other kind.
I have always been told by my father, a
practicing GP, that they are nothing to
worry about and are simply a result of sun
exposure.
However, my friend who is studying
medicine recently warned me that these can
be the sign of an underlying disease,
namely Cirrhosis.
I also read that they can occur because of
pregnancy or use of contraceptive pills,
but I do not use oral contraceptives and
am definitely not pregnant. And I have
been getting them all my life, so I doubt
this has any relevance to me.
I wanted to know whether Spider Nevi are
often seen on people as a result of sun
damage to the skin, or if it is more
likely to be a result of another
condition.
Thank You for your help in advance.
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Becky
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Posted: 04-30-07 06:56am
i'm sorry but i think you have posted this
on the wrong forum. please try posting in
the general q & a at the bottom of the
health forums.
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Mommy35
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Posted: 04-30-07 07:00am
They can also be herititary. If you have
them on your face (on the bridge of your
nose) it is thought to be a sign of
alcohol abuse. Many people get them on
their legs and I think they are just
broking cappilaries. Not necessarily a
disease
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Becky
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Posted: 05-03-07 03:19am
i'm sorry to hear of the problem you are
having. unfortunately i can't offer any
advice but i hope you are able to find an
answer soon. my advice would be to go to
your own doctor where you can get a
medical diagnosis
