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What Causes Purple Discoloration Of The Fingers?
Question: I have had a history of raynauds in my fingers. Today one of my fingers turned purple which I am concerned about circulation issues. I did not injure the finger in any way which could have caused bruising.
Brief Answer:
Keeping warm is the main treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
The discolouration in the Raynaud's is due to a narrowing of the small blood vessels on exposure to the cold, or to a change in temperature, or to emotional stress. In most cases, the cause is not known.
Keeping warm is the main treatment. Keep your hands and feet warm. Warm gloves, socks and shoes are essential when you are out in cool weather.
Keep your whole body warm, not just your hands and feet. Although your hands and feet are the most important, symptoms are less likely to occur if you keep your entire body warm.
There are other medications that can be given if the above measures don't help much like nifedipine, it is prescription based agent.
I would suggest you to see local doctor or physician for examination and further help.
Take care
Keeping warm is the main treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
The discolouration in the Raynaud's is due to a narrowing of the small blood vessels on exposure to the cold, or to a change in temperature, or to emotional stress. In most cases, the cause is not known.
Keeping warm is the main treatment. Keep your hands and feet warm. Warm gloves, socks and shoes are essential when you are out in cool weather.
Keep your whole body warm, not just your hands and feet. Although your hands and feet are the most important, symptoms are less likely to occur if you keep your entire body warm.
There are other medications that can be given if the above measures don't help much like nifedipine, it is prescription based agent.
I would suggest you to see local doctor or physician for examination and further help.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
My fingers always turn white at the onset of Raynauds but this finger has turned purple and has stayed this color since yesterday afternoon. Typically Raynauds lasts at most 30 minutes. I'm wondering if this is a circulation problem. I don't recall bumping or injuring it in any way.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Get it examined by local doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
Sorry for delayed response due to my hectic schedule.
It need to be examined , so I would suggest you get it examined by local doctor. On examination they can go for best line of management that suits you.
Hope this helps
Take care
Get it examined by local doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
Sorry for delayed response due to my hectic schedule.
It need to be examined , so I would suggest you get it examined by local doctor. On examination they can go for best line of management that suits you.
Hope this helps
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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