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I had shoulder surgery about 2 weeks ago and this morning i woke up and my wrist was blue and then it when away but now my hand is going blue.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You should: contact the surgeon who did your surgery! Not knowing what kind of surgery you had I am unable to comment except to say ..it's NOT a "NORMAL" post surgical event! A visit to an Urgent Care Center or ER is not a bad idea! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 4/27/2018

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