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What Causes Headaches, Excessive Sweating, Hand Tremors And Bluish Discoloration On The Hands?
Question: My 14 year old daughter ahs been suffering from headaches for over 2 weeks. They are not bad enough to stop her going to school. She also has been getting sudden sweaty, shaky palms and on a couple of occasions her hands have gone bluish in colour.
Brief Answer:
She needs to be examined by a doctor
Detailed Answer:
What you are describing may very well be a problem called RAYNAUD'S phenomenon or RAYNAUD's SYNDROME. This is where a person develops significant SPASMS in the very small arteries that feed the fingers, and hands. It also can affect feet and toes....most people seem to be most affects in the upper extremities. The fingers may become blanced and very cold to the feel as well as to the touch.
If she taking IBUPROFEN and paracetamol then, I would stop that medication and switch to ACETAMINOPHEN as a substitute if she is trying to treat the headaches but in any event she should be examined by a physician who may be lucky enough to catch an episode or may be able to induce one by having her place her hands into some very cold water since this can trigger the phenomenon so he can see it and watch how it resolves. Hands and fingers will change color.
There are several treatments that can be considered once the diagnosis is made and prevention is also key which means certain things should be avoided such as COLD WEATHER, OTC medications that contain pseudoephedrine, aspirin, aspirin like products (NSAIDS), and beta blockers.
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She needs to be examined by a doctor
Detailed Answer:
What you are describing may very well be a problem called RAYNAUD'S phenomenon or RAYNAUD's SYNDROME. This is where a person develops significant SPASMS in the very small arteries that feed the fingers, and hands. It also can affect feet and toes....most people seem to be most affects in the upper extremities. The fingers may become blanced and very cold to the feel as well as to the touch.
If she taking IBUPROFEN and paracetamol then, I would stop that medication and switch to ACETAMINOPHEN as a substitute if she is trying to treat the headaches but in any event she should be examined by a physician who may be lucky enough to catch an episode or may be able to induce one by having her place her hands into some very cold water since this can trigger the phenomenon so he can see it and watch how it resolves. Hands and fingers will change color.
There are several treatments that can be considered once the diagnosis is made and prevention is also key which means certain things should be avoided such as COLD WEATHER, OTC medications that contain pseudoephedrine, aspirin, aspirin like products (NSAIDS), and beta blockers.
If I've provided useful and helpful information to your questions could you do me a huge favor by CLOSING THE QUERY and be sure to include some fine words of feedback along with a 5 STAR rating? Again, many thanks for submitting your inquiry and please let me know how things turn out.
Do not forget to contact me in the future at: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi for additional questions, comments, or concerns having to do with this topic or others.
This query has utilized a total of 15 minutes of professional time in research, review, and synthesis for the purpose of formulating a return statement.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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