A member asked:
i have a lump on the palm of my hand that looks like it may be a blood clot is this possible and what should i do about it ?
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Dr. Michael Dansie answered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Unlikely a clot: Most likely you have dupuytren's contracture. It is a tightening of the tendons of the palm of the hand. Typical course is gradual and worsening, can sometimes regress spontaneously in 10% of cases. General worse prognosis factors (faster or severe progression) include: age under 50 years, tobacco use, alcohol use.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
I have a couple of blood clots on my hand. What should I do?
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Dr. Jonathan Ellichman answered
Vascular Surgery 22 years experience
Depends on where!: I'm guessing you mean venous. If they are limited to your hands and have not had previous arm surgery you can probably be treated with NSAID therapy. You need to see a hand specialist or vascular surgeon. If it were arterial you probably would not be typing this.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
What are the signs for a blood clot in your hand?
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Dr. Harold Rosenfeld answered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
Multiple: 1]discoloration
2]swelling
3] pain
4]interference with the circulation
if yo have reason to believe you have a blood clot , promptly seek medical attention.
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Blood clot in the hand symptoms?
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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered
General Practice 53 years experience
Exceedingly rare: What you describe is possibly never seen. Is this your idea as to what is wrong? Was there an ultrasound to prove? Very strange.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to have a small blood clot on top of my hand?
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Dr. Barry Cohen answered
Plastic Surgery 34 years experience
Yes: Esp after an IV or trauma.
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Is it possible to get a blood clot in the palm of your hand?
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