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Punched A Wall And Hand Is Badly Bruised. Swollen When Carrying Anything. Having Pins And Needles, Turns Blue. Suggest A Solution?
Question: Hi, I punched a wall a month or so ago, my hand was badly bruised but not broken. But now every time I carry a shopping bag, a basket or even just use it a lot it swells up, I get pins and needles and then it goes a blue colour! Any answer would be great thanks.
Brief Answer:
Look for nerve injury.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Well looking into your problem it would be very difficult to point out a diagnosis but still we can discuss . Since you tell about pins and needles sensation there is a possibility of nerve injury . The swelling can be due to local injury leading to blood stasis which appears blue in colour .
I advise you to see an orthopaedician immediately , get a venous doppler of your hand done . May be MRI wrist will be required for determining the etiology.
Kindly seek medical advise at earliest .
Dr. Shruti
Look for nerve injury.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Well looking into your problem it would be very difficult to point out a diagnosis but still we can discuss . Since you tell about pins and needles sensation there is a possibility of nerve injury . The swelling can be due to local injury leading to blood stasis which appears blue in colour .
I advise you to see an orthopaedician immediately , get a venous doppler of your hand done . May be MRI wrist will be required for determining the etiology.
Kindly seek medical advise at earliest .
Dr. Shruti
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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