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What Causes Mild Swelling And Blue Discoloration Of The Hands?
79 year old female who develops mild swelling of the hands followed by a blue coloration lasting 5 minutes or so and this happen 2-3 times a month for the past 12 months. The hands are warm and there is no pain. Stops at the wrists. She doe have increase veins in the hands to begin with.
Tue, 9 Jan 2018
Mild blue discolouration and swelling may be due to circulation problems.if smoke,then stop it,do hot water fomenting and exercise fingers and wrist.take advise of a physician
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