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I have very swollen/ red hands all of the time for the last 3 yrs. when i put pressure on them they turn white. what could be underlying causes?
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Chronic hand SX: You should see your local doctor for a thorough history and exam that may shed light on what could be causing this.
Answered 2/2/2014
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Increased blood flow: Swelling with redness, the latter being blanchable, could be a sign of increased vascularity. The fact that you have been living with this for many years indicates that it is not an acute process but still should be inspected by your physician to make sure that your bp, joints, inflammation markers, etc are all ok and not causing what you are describing. Hope this helps.
Answered 1/20/2018
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