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What exactly does it mean when your finger goes purple and numb?

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Dr. Raymond Wittstadt answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Vessel spasm: Sound like raymaud's phenomenon. This is a temporary spasm of the artery which reduces blood flow to the finger. This can cause a bluish/purplish coloration and some finger numbness. Try warming the hand up when this happens. If you are a smoker you must stop to help this. If it keeps up get it checked out.

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Answered 1/18/2014

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