Question 1

blotchy red palms on a kid, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Red palms: Red palms in a child may represent erythema multiforme or possible viral onfection.

Question 2

are blotchy red palms a symptom of fatty liver. liver functions just slightly elevated.

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No: Fatty livers generally produce no symptoms unless it is the result of an underlying systemic disease.

Question 3

red blotchy palms. i heard its a sign of liver disease. how do they test that? i'm a 24 year old male.

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Blood tests: See doc. History of iv, nasal drug use?  Asian born or family history of hepatitis?  Family history of liver disease? Use of drugs, anabolic steroids, herbals, supplements, alcohol?
If not, unlikely liver disease. Exam will reveal if signs of liver trouble, including if your palms are worrisome. Lab tests confirm if liver trouble or not. If so, more evaluation and rx ahead. If not, likely relax.

Question 4

my 2.5 year old daughter has itchy inflamed red blotchy palms  with a raised tiny bump rash across them. ?

Accepted Answer

Itchy Rash: Itchy red rash on this young toddler may indicate a form of contact dermatitis. Some children may precede with a red rash to their extremities as a sign of a viral infection . I suggest you inform your child's pediatrician. I would also suggest you check child's temperature and look at other areas on the body for rash and child's oral cavity for sores or inflammation.

Question 5

29 female unexpected weight gain cold all the time.red blotchy sore palms. mass in neck. fatigue..dry skin...body aches..i'm very worried. thanks?

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See your doctor: You need to schedule an evaluation with your PCP.  You describe many symptoms that are consistent with hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid.  Your doctor can examine you and order the appropriate lab work as well as an ultrasound or CT scan of the neck to evaluate the neck mass.  Don't delay seeking medical treatment.

Question 6

red palms and soles of feet?

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Various: Red palms are seen in two-thirds of pregnancies during the first trimester and resolves postpartum. Palmar erythema is also seen in other conditions such as lupus erythematosus, liver damage or thyroid disease.

Question 7

what causes red palms?

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Varioius causes: Palmar erythema is seen in two-thirds of pregnancies during the first trimester and resolves postpartum. It is also seen in conditions such as lupus erythematosus, liver damage (cirrhosis), and thyroid disease.

Question 8

what do really red palms indicate?

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Circulation: It could be erythromelalgia, a vascular condition or could simply be from warming.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: red palms?

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Red palms: Red palms = palmar erythema (PE).  It may be genetic or associated with some medical conditions.

Question 10

my toddler gets red palms with white spots /splotches .?

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Capillary cirulation: The autonomic (automatic) nervous system controls circulation by a "dilate/constrict" balance. This suggests that lower brain controls are unevenly distributed. Depending on whether there are other symptoms (if I am right there always are) a high sugar diet and/or cow's milk would do this.

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Blotchy red palms on a kid, should i be concerned?

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Are blotchy red palms a symptom of fatty liver. liver functions just slightly elevated.

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Red blotchy palms. i heard its a sign of liver disease. how do they test that? i'm a 24 year old male.

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My 2.5 year old daughter has itchy inflamed red blotchy palms with a raised tiny bump rash across them. ?

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29 female unexpected weight gain cold all the time.red blotchy sore palms. mass in neck. fatigue..dry skin...body aches..i'm very worried. thanks?

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Red palms and soles of feet?

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What causes red palms?

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What do really red palms indicate?

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What is the definition or description of: red palms?

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My toddler gets red palms with white spots /splotches .?

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