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What Is The Treatment For Numbness In Arm And Bluish Purple Discoloration Of Hand?

Hello, my GF has been complaint about a completely numb left arm, and below her elbow it s pretty cold. It seems like she isn t getting enough blood where it should be. Her fingers, and knuckle have turned a blu ish purple. Any help would be appreciated. Also, our school nurse says it s nothing, and obviously, her hand is purple because it s cold... Thank you!
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Yes purple color of peripheral part of hands or feet may be due to extreme cold weather and known as chill blains .
Since your girl friend may be a young age group so most common reason is cold, the best way is avoid these condition and advise her to wear warm hand gloves .
Second reason may be impede in blood circulation , diagnosis cab be confirmed by arteriogram of arteries supplying blood to affected parts.
Peripheral neuropathy may be the next reason .
In my opinion consult a physician and get his opinion as bluish coloration ( purple ) is an indication of gangrene .
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What Is The Treatment For Numbness In Arm And Bluish Purple Discoloration Of Hand?

Hello Yes purple color of peripheral part of hands or feet may be due to extreme cold weather and known as chill blains . Since your girl friend may be a young age group so most common reason is cold, the best way is avoid these condition and advise her to wear warm hand gloves . Second reason may be impede in blood circulation , diagnosis cab be confirmed by arteriogram of arteries supplying blood to affected parts. Peripheral neuropathy may be the next reason . In my opinion consult a physician and get his opinion as bluish coloration ( purple ) is an indication of gangrene .