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pain in upper abdomen, and veins showing up under skin

I have noticed very prominent veins have appeared all over my body in the las two weeks.  I have also notice the development of small red spots on my chest arms and legs.  I have been having very dull, pains in my upper left and right abdomen under the rib cage.  The pain is very slight and not constant.  I am 28 years old I smoke cigarettes and have drank fairly regularly since the age of 21.  I am short of money and trying to decide if any of this warrants seeing a doctor.  Any advice would be appreciated.
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Thank you for your opinions.  I went to the doc, and am now awaiting test results.
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Hi... I have a similar condition and the Docs say that they can't find anything. Can you please tell me what happened in your case?
I also smoke cigarettes heavily. please let me know
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my veins were extremely prominent before i had my gallbladder removed due to dyskenisia. i spent 6months in pain with my arms and legs turning blue before they figured it out. the abdominal pain was fairly persistant, mid-to-right upper abdomen with some tenderness to the touch, typically worse after meals. if that sounds like your pain it might be wort looking into. since getting the gallbladder out ive had no abdominal pain or blue/intense veins.

smoking is known to cause poor circulation, the veins thing might be as simple as cutting back on those cigs. if your short on cash that'll save you a few bucks anyway right?
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I would say that is does need the prompt attention of a Dr. I am not sure about where you live, but they have clinics that are on income basis, so you pay way less for your visits as well as any testing. I would most definately stop the drinking until this is taken care of, because if it has something to do with a liver issue it is going to make it worse. Liver problems are nothing to play with, also I would cut sugar intake and possible fat intake until a Dr is seen. I am not sure about the spots and veins showing but the pain where you are describing it, is something you should be seen for!
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