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What Causes Swelling And Redness On The Left Hand?

For the past month I have had a slightly swollen and red left hand. My blood pressure is 20 points hire in this arm then the right. I am unable to obtain an oxygen measurement on this hand . I have a a DVT in the past but ultrasound and CAT Scan did not show a clot.
posted on Mon, 6 Feb 2017
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Hi,

The swelling and redness of only one hand can be related to a blood clot or a cervical rib on one side. You need to have an ultrasound scan and MRI scan done to find cause.

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

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Swelling And Redness On The Left Hand?

Hi, The swelling and redness of only one hand can be related to a blood clot or a cervical rib on one side. You need to have an ultrasound scan and MRI scan done to find cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopedic Surgeon