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What Causes A Red Discoloration On Left Arm And Hand Upon Wakeup?

Posted on Tue, 26 Apr 2016

Question: I woke up this morning with red discoloration on my left arm and hand. it's not on my right side and it doesn't hurt. Any idea what this might be?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Did you sleep on your left arm/hand?

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

Is your left arm/hand have a burning sensation?
Are they itchy?
Do they appear swollen ( the photos are little blurred)?

Did you sleep on your left arm/hand?

Is the discoloration slowly getting faded away or still persisting with the same intensity?

Regards,
Dr.Barani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (28 minutes later)

my arms are not swollen or itchy and I do not have a burning sensation that I have noticed. I may have slept on my arm last night or my wife may have. it seems to be fading slightly as they day has gone on.

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Due to pressure of sleeping on arms

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

Since it is slowly fading away and since there are no signs of itching or swelling and also there is no pain, there is no need to worry.

The redness is probably due to congestion secondary to the pressure of sleeping on your arm.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak