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My moms thumb suddenly turned blue, there is no numbness and not cold, is it dangerous?

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Dr. Terri Washington answered

Could be sign: This could be sign of underlying problem or rheumatologic disease. It could be nothing but should be checked just to make sure not due to medicine or some underlying disease.

Answered 8/12/2013

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A member asked:

My moms thumb suddenly turned blue, there is no numbness and not cold, is it dangerous?

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Dr. Terri Washington answered

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