What Causes Purple Discoloration On Hands?

Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014

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Question : Hi. My hands have been purple for two weeks. I have fibromyalgia and sjrogrens syndrome. Therefore I struggle with kidney function, gfr usually is in the 40 range Are my hands purple for these reasons?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Change due to renal dysfunction

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Renal dysfunction often changes the colour of the skin, especially the peripheries. However I need a little more information from you

1. What is your serum creatinine?
2. Please mention all the drugs you are on right now
3. Please attach the photo of your hands so that I can see and help you better

Please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar