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What Causes Swelling Along With Redness In The Left Hand?

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Posted on Mon, 31 Jul 2017
Question: For a male friend: Swollen left hand with redness on the surface. Could it be heart related? Painful as well with loss of use.

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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Veins thrombosis can be the reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Thank you for the query.

No, it is not heart related. Heart related issue would cause cold and pale hand.
In his case it may be caused by veins thrombosis or soft tissues inflammation.
It would bd good to have it checked with Dopplers ultrasound. He should consult a doctor.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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What Causes Swelling Along With Redness In The Left Hand?

Brief Answer: Veins thrombosis can be the reason. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for the query. No, it is not heart related. Heart related issue would cause cold and pale hand. In his case it may be caused by veins thrombosis or soft tissues inflammation. It would bd good to have it checked with Dopplers ultrasound. He should consult a doctor. Hope this helps. Regards.