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What Causes Discoloration On Hand While On Blood Thinners?
Question: my mother, who is 82 and on blood thinners, is having hand discoloration on one handj
Brief Answer:
It may be due to the bleeding under the skin.
Detailed Answer:
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May be she is taking more than the prescribed dosage of the blood thinning drug; OR that she is taking the right dose but now she needs a change in dosage and needs lesser than previous dose. In such cases reconsideration on dosages is very common and you may need to take her to the treating physician for the same.
The dosage adjustment is necessary as it may otherwise lead to bleeding from somewhere else too like from the gastrointestinal tract or the orifices of the body and mucosal surfaces.
Many times people of this age get so weaker blood supply to the peripheries of the limbs that causes discolored hands and feet areas. Her physician will evaluate the cause after in-person check-up.
Patients at this age get bruises too due to the minor traumas by just hitting anything and discoloration of the skin on that area is seen.
Go straight to her physician and get checked. Consult the aforementioned possibilities with the physician.
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It may be due to the bleeding under the skin.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
May be she is taking more than the prescribed dosage of the blood thinning drug; OR that she is taking the right dose but now she needs a change in dosage and needs lesser than previous dose. In such cases reconsideration on dosages is very common and you may need to take her to the treating physician for the same.
The dosage adjustment is necessary as it may otherwise lead to bleeding from somewhere else too like from the gastrointestinal tract or the orifices of the body and mucosal surfaces.
Many times people of this age get so weaker blood supply to the peripheries of the limbs that causes discolored hands and feet areas. Her physician will evaluate the cause after in-person check-up.
Patients at this age get bruises too due to the minor traumas by just hitting anything and discoloration of the skin on that area is seen.
Go straight to her physician and get checked. Consult the aforementioned possibilities with the physician.
Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions, feel free to contact me anytime. Always write my name in start of your question in future, and I will get back to you in no time. If satisfied, please give your generous 'five Star rating' and don't forget to 'Close the discussion'.
Have a wonderful time ahead.
Best Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
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https://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-muhammad-hanif/70199
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