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

Question

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.

Answer 1

Hello,

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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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