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How to check if the blood flow to my hand is normal?

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Published At July 23, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I feel like there is reduced blood flow to my hand. When I place my hand downwards, I can feel the blood flowing into my hand.

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  • Confirming the finding of a reduced blood flow to the hand is done by a simple test. Just press the tip of the finger and when you release the pressure, the color of the finger should return to normal in less than three seconds.
  • You can get an arterial Doppler of the affected limb. That will tell you if you have a normal or reduced blood flow.

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Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey
Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Rheumatology

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