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What Causes Profuse Sweating Followed By Purplish Discoloration In Hands?
my mothers hands turned purple, first symptom was she started sweating real bad then noticed hands turned purple with no other symptoms. its been a couple hours now and she s now saying she is short of breath. a couple days ago she had a hard time lifting her arm that went on for long time. and now this.
Thu, 22 Sep 2016
Hi, I would suggest you immediately show her to her doctor as it can be a sign of cyanosis (oxygen deficiency). The cause has to be found and treated. Regards
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