Arm Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Is your arm pale, white, blue, or cold?
See significance of pale, white, blue, or cold arm if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do your fingers or hand look pale, white, or blue, or feel cold? Note: If you have a cast or splint in place, see first aid for a cast or splint that may be too tight.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Does your arm sometimes look pale, white, or blue, or feel cold, but you have not had your symptoms checked by a doctor?
Yes Does your arm sometimes look pale, white, or blue, or feel cold, and your symptoms have gotten worse since you were checked by your doctor?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: August 31, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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