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Hand Turned Dark Purple, Big Large Vein. Treatment?

I noticed that my half of left hand had turned dark purple and the large vein in my hand is really big. it seemed to happen very quickly and it has been this way for an hour now.
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
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Hi Dear.
Welcome to the HCM,
Some blockage has occurred in the venous drainage of your hand.
Urgent ER consultation is required.
Investigation like doppler are required.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
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Hand Turned Dark Purple, Big Large Vein. Treatment?

Hi Dear. Welcome to the HCM, Some blockage has occurred in the venous drainage of your hand. Urgent ER consultation is required. Investigation like doppler are required. Hope the query is answered. Thanks