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Q. Why do I have intense pain when my hands swell?

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Dr. Divya Agarwal

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This is a premium question & answer published on Mar 19, 2016 and last reviewed on: Nov 25, 2019

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I can notice some dots in vision when I heat up fast. My hands shake when I go into attack. I have blue fingers in cold; red swollen fingers and toes when it is hot outside also. I have intense pain everywhere when my hands are swollen. Please help.

Answer

Dr. Divya Agarwal

Dr. Divya Agarwal

Rheumatology

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

There is a condition called Raynaud's phenomenon, in which the finger tips turn blue on exposure to cold. Subsequently, when the hands are warmed they turn white, then red and then normal.

This could be a benign condition, especially in young ladies. Sometimes, it may be associated with a connective tissue disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

SLE has constellation of findings such as fever, arthritis, pleuritis, nephritis and headaches. I do not think you have any of these symptoms.

So, it would be better to keep warm. If you still have problems then you could see your primary physician who could suggest some vasodilator medications.

For further information consult a rheumatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/rheumatologist

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