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Suggest Remedy For Discoloration On Finger

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Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Question: Whats wrong with finger???
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Provide more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic.

I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have also had a look at the photographs. I can see an area of discoloration(?dry gangrene) along with nail dystrophy.

I would like to gather more information regarding the query in order to be able to guide you better.

-You have been on painkillers as mentioned in your treatment history. How well have they helped with the pain?
-Are you on medication for some other problem?
-Were you given any specific treatment for prevention or treatment of gangrene?
-When did you notice it first?Has it extended since you first noticed it?
-Do you have a history of discoloration of digit or digits? bluish or red discoloration? specially in cold conditions
-Do you use to smoke in the past? If yes, do you still smoke?

Kindly get back with the details.
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Suggest Remedy For Discoloration On Finger

Brief Answer: Provide more information Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic. I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have also had a look at the photographs. I can see an area of discoloration(?dry gangrene) along with nail dystrophy. I would like to gather more information regarding the query in order to be able to guide you better. -You have been on painkillers as mentioned in your treatment history. How well have they helped with the pain? -Are you on medication for some other problem? -Were you given any specific treatment for prevention or treatment of gangrene? -When did you notice it first?Has it extended since you first noticed it? -Do you have a history of discoloration of digit or digits? bluish or red discoloration? specially in cold conditions -Do you use to smoke in the past? If yes, do you still smoke? Kindly get back with the details.