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Sir i have purple line in my hand first finger is it a symptom of any dangerous disease or not please guide me?

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Needs examination : You will need to see a doctor who can examine your hands and then make a diagnosis. It is difficult to comment otherwise

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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