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What Causes Purple Discoloration Of The Skin On The Right Hand?

My right hand turned purple 3 or 4 times over the past year, it normally lasted 3-4 hours. No tingling or pain, they felt perfectly normal. Today, my left hand has been really dark blue/purple for 8 hours and counting. It s warm outside and the hand is feeling great.. What could be the problem, if any? I ve always been healthy, always had near perfect blood pressure. I m a 52 yr old make, 6 4, 225lbs...
Mon, 20 May 2019
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Hi,

It can have multiple causes. Kindly share a pic which will help me to evaluate the cause.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Purple Discoloration Of The Skin On The Right Hand?

Hi, It can have multiple causes. Kindly share a pic which will help me to evaluate the cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician