Joints of my fingers are darker on left hand but less discoloured on right. No pain or swelling but they look dirty, which theyre not. Any ideas what this is please?
tambo.......i cannot think of a better suggestion than yours of unilateral Raynauds Phenomenon.
I would see you GP as if the diagnosis is confirmed then early treatment gives the best result.
He may well refer you to a Vascular surgeon.
tambo....Vascular Surgeon?
There may be many causes for this OTHER than Raynaud's phenomenon and-links to such a a diagnosis are totally inappropriate at the present time.
A Vascular Surgeon would arrange investigations to exclude other causes of Vascular Problems.
I have not opened the link by Eddie, but i disagree with his statement that "you might not need any treatment at all."
^ sqad the link says that in many cases, exercise, keeping warm and wearing gloves is enough to stop symptoms. Some cases may need medication but no mention of surgery.
Eddie...it does, but i don't agree with that advice. If, and it is a big if, the diagnosis is Raynauds, then in my opinion, early treatment is essential, not necessarily surgery.
Thanks Sqad , yet another case of someone preferring the opinion of an on line web site over actually seeing a doctor!
(surgeon to cut off my fingers,forget that!)