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What does it mean if your finger is swelled and turned purple for three days now. is it a blood clot?

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Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - rheumatology

Circulation problem?: It could be a blood clot, or perhaps arthritis or infection. You should see a doctor before this gets worse.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/5/2016

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A member asked:

What does it mean if your finger is swelled and turned purple for three days now. is it a blood clot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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