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Isat on my hand long story it fell asleep i cut off blood flow for 3 minutes or so will the blood come back my hand is throbbing a bit not purple tho?

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OK to sit on hand: Cutting off blood flow to an extremity (arm, hand, leg) can be painful but usually not serious unless prolonged more than 1-2 hours. In orthopedic surgery tourniquets are used for prolonged periods of time without long term effects.

Answered 7/14/2012

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Sat on hand/pain: Yes it will, you can not stop the circulation completely by sitting on your hand.Of corse it may hurt for a short period, but it will all heal quickly.

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