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Purple Discoloration Of Palm
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I've go purple line 2 in. Long & one fourth in. Wide on my palm. I didn't hurt it. So what can cause this to appear under the skin?
Possibly a bruise: Purple or blue lines on Palm, unless accompanied by other systemic symptoms, can safely be considered local effect of.circulation, venous engorgement or pressure. Loss of fatty tissue can make veins shine thru to make different appearance. Also, check list of side effects of medicine you are on. ...Read more
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My husband has itchy and painful white rings on the palms of his hands. They've come and gone for months now. Sometimes they look like purple circles?
Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This is probably recurrent erythema multiforme. ...Read more
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I think I burst the vein in my palm when I fell... My palm is almost completely instantly purple, but no pain. What can I do about it?
Can close palm?: If you can fully close palm without pain, then there may be only blood in skin, however you may have broken bone which should be ruled out. To speed resolution of blood in skin bormelain orally can help. If the are is swollen with a hematoma a physician can drain area if necessary. ...Read more
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I'm a 22y.old girl and recently I can see some tiny purple veins on my palms. They don't hurt they are just visible, should i be worried about them?
Don't worry: It is normal to see some veins in the palm of the hand. They are more visible, however, if your hands are very slender or if you are very pale, so there is more contrast. Veins are also more visible when you are well hydrated and warm or when your hands are held down below your elbows, which makes the veins dilate slightly. ...Read more
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What are the itchy purple patches under my soles of my feet and palm of my hands?
Eczema?: Eczema would be my first guess (possibly with a secondary fungal infection). Unfortunately Donna to diagnose skin issues one must always see and feel the lesions. Can try treating with moisturizer several times a day along with mild steroid cream like cortisone combined with any OTC antifungal cream. If there in no improvement in 2 weeks time, please see your healthcare provider for evaluation. ...Read more
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Is it normal to suddenly get purple veins along the side of your fingers or on your palm?
Veins: Depends. Some can get in the cold weather and if they are more sensitive to cold. More info and photo will be helpful to explain it more. ...Read more
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Middle finger on Palm side by the joint suddenly started feeling painful and has now gone purple.
ER-NOW: This sounds like a circulatory issue: I advise immediate ERE evaluation. ...Read more
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Why are my fingertips cold all the time. I'm not anemic nor don't I have hypothyroidism. My palms and knuckles are also purple?
You could have: Burger's disease, especially if you smoke. Severe cases can result in permanent deformity, so get to a doctor to help figure this one out. ...Read more
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I just had surgery on my wrist in August iand I'm getting purple lines kinda looked vein ish all over my Palm of my hand should i be concerned?
Ans: The best thing for you to do is to back to the surgeon who did the surgery. ...Read more
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Can you get a blood clot in your palm she has a purple spot and she says it burns and itches?
Broken blood vessel?: This sounds like a broken blood vessel, which can be quite painful when it occurs under skin that is tightly attached to the tissues below. It can happen from minor injury that just happens to hit the vessel in a certain way; even clapping can do it. If that's what this is, the pain will be pretty much gone within a few hours, although it will take a few days for the bruise to fade. ...Read more
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What causes itchy, hard,little reddish purple spots in the palm of my hands and under the soles of my feet?
Seeing is helpful.: There are many conditions to consider, especially without the privilege of actually seeing the your condition. One of particular consideration would be dishydrotic dermatitis. This is more commonly known as pomppholyx. ...Read more
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My hand got hit by a softball right in the middle finger. It is swollen and purple nearby bigger knuckle. Only purple on the palm side. It hurts to bend and straighten my finger all the way. Could it be broke or just jammed? What is both of the possibi
Get an xray: The Best way to determine if broken is to get a xray. Of course, if bone is sticking out, it's clearly broken. But short of that, you'll need a xray. In meantime, apply ice/cold pack to keep swelling down. ...Read more
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I have red spots in the palm of my hands and soles of my feet that are now purple and itchy. What causes this?
New: If this is something new and recent, you may have hand foot and mouth disease ...Read more
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Even though I'm losing weight my legs swell badly and my feet turn purple. Recently the palms of my hands turned purple too. Worry?
Need to see doctor: There are many reasons that legs may swell including kidney disease and heart failure. You really need to see a doctor and get an exam and some blood tests done to find the cause of swelling and purple hands and feet. ...Read more
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My pinky finger on my left hand is swollen and blue/purple on the palm side only from the knuckle down. This happened for no reason.
Ruptured blood vessel:
U probably ruptures a blood vessel in your hand in the 5th finger. This can happen spontaneously while gripping something. Sometimes it is associated with a bleeding disorder or the use of a blood thinner or aspirin.
Seee a doc if gets worse pain or get bruising in other sites on your hands or body.
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Diagnosed with strep 4/16. Purple Web like pattern on skin but not cold to touch, ant biting sensation on bottom of feet and palms of hands.?
Get it checked: Out by your doctor as soon as you can for proper diagnosis and treatment. It is unusual to have purple discoloration and changes in sensation in your feet unless the infection is located in that area. It's also important to make sure you are on the correct antibiotic. ...Read more
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Tip of thumb to the bottom of the palm is swollen, palm is purple the joint red bent it backward. Thumb is numb. In a stabilizer. Is it sprained?
Call Hand Specialist: It sounds like you should see a physician immediately. It sounds like you had a significant hyperextension injury to your thumb and you may have torn some ligaments that support your thumb because of the amount of swelling and redness. A doctor needs to check the blood flow to your thumb and assess any possible nerve damage, and any possible fracture/dislocation. ER if high energy injury. ...Read more
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Tip of thumb to bottom of palm is swollen, palm purple, joint red I bent it backward. Thumb is numb. In a stabilizer. Is it sprained?btw been 3 days.
Indicative of ser--:
--ious injury.must B evacuated by an orthopedic surgeon since it most likely involves serious ligamentous injury that if not treated can't cause lifelong problems.
Get in & B Cn!
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I have a small purple vein not really painful on ring finger on right hand. The exact location is on palm side where pip joint is. Is it concerning?
Not really: If you have full mobility of the joint without pain I would a serve for any changes, but don't be too concerned. ...Read more
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Nurse put IV in forearm 4 days ago and the bruise is huge n plum purple red color and as big as a palm on hand and now my should is weak and sore.
Bruise: Should not cause weakness or pain in shoulder. Go back and see the doctor where the IV was placed. He should be able to tell you what is wrong with your shoulder. ...Read more
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Hand swollen, tight, dark purple veins popping out & numb on palm & fingers! I didn't slam it or anything but I did try to open a door with a knife?
If you have pain and:
The hand is cold, then go to er asap, as it is a serious condition, needing emergency treatment. Its very important to confirm or exclude this condition.
Otherwise, you might have a ruptured blood vessel causing the swelling, tightness, numbness ; bluish/purplish discoloration of the hand/fingers.
Keep the hand elevated and exercise to prevent it from getting stiff.
Good luck. See an orthopod.
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Purple itchy bump on hand what is this?
Need more infor: A doc has to see it.
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Why might my hand turn purple when it fell asleep?
Possibly : Pressure on it obstructed blood flow.
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Fell and hurt my hand swelled up and gone abit purple what should I do hurts a lot help?
Broken wrist?:
Is very common fracture. The pain and swelling in the forearm are the common symptoms. There are many treatment choices for the broken wrist, but first you should see your pcp or urgent care doctor for evaluation, x-ray and appropriate referral.
Good luck.
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Hand swells turns purple done went to dr they think it some syndrome but not sure help please.
Reynauds Syndrome?: This is characterized by hand/finger pain, color change upon exposure to cold temperature. ...Read more
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My thumbnail is purple on top right-hand corner, what do you suggest?
Ignore it: Ignore it. It will grow out.
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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?
More: Is it painful? How long has it been there? Swelling? ...Read more
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He fell on his hand and hurt his pinky. He feels pain. Going on 3days. He can bend it and some purple brusing. Ice helps? Lil swollen.
Finger: Get splint and splint for a week. If pain and dysfunction persistent get cecked ...Read more
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My entire left hand is purple/blue and it's cold. What could this mean? I haven't been in the cold outside, just at school in cold classrooms.
See details: It may be raynauds disease but there are other causes as well. This needs evaluation and I would urge seeing your family doctor asap. ...Read more
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Why does my hand turn purple after getting blood drawn?
Tourniquet: A tourniquet is usually used while drawing blood. It impedes venous return and stagnation of venous blood is likely causing the purple color. I trust it clears up in a few minutes. ...Read more
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