Recently my hands and fingers have started swelling I cannot figure out what is going on. Now when I submerge them in warm water the finger nails turn blue. Help Please!
2007-01-29 10:49:52 · 2 answers · asked by gagirlofgod 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Its not that I expose them to to much moisture...I honestly dont think I give them enough...but, with in the last month they have swollen to 3 times there size...I cant wear my wedding band anymore-I dont like it. No other part is really swollen except my fingers.
2007-01-29 11:29:03 · update #1
The additional moisture you add to your hands causes your skin to expand. When your hands get wrinkly in the water, it's because the skin is not able to expand where there is connective tissue. Try using a cold compress instead of water.
2007-01-29 10:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your physician about Raynaud's disease, or Raynauds Phenomenon. Similar names similar disease however one happens for no cause, the other happens with other symptoms. It is caused by vasospasms (constriction) of the small arteries in your hands (arterioles) which decreases the blood supply to your fingers. They usually go through a pattern of turning white, blue, then red but can just turn pale then red. The problem may be made worse by cold weather. Regardless, it could be caused by many other etiologies such as pulmonary (lung) conditions, other circulatory disorders, etc so if it persists you might want to tell your doctor.
2016-03-29 08:48:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋