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Why’s Does Blood Pool In My Hands When Walking Or
Question: Why’s does blood pool in my hands when walking or standing. Palms look weird with maroon and slight bluish.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to Thoracic outlet Syndrome (which is a rib compressing your arm veins)or to increased venous pressure.
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing some tests:
- a chest X ray study, coupled with a Doppler ultrasound of the arm arteries and veins.
- a cardiac ultrasound ( which helps examine also the central venous pressure).
A wrong posture or a job which needs repetitive arm movements can also mimic this clinical situation.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to Thoracic outlet Syndrome (which is a rib compressing your arm veins)or to increased venous pressure.
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and performing some tests:
- a chest X ray study, coupled with a Doppler ultrasound of the arm arteries and veins.
- a cardiac ultrasound ( which helps examine also the central venous pressure).
A wrong posture or a job which needs repetitive arm movements can also mimic this clinical situation.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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