Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have pale, white, blue, or cold fingers or hands?
See significance of pale, white, blue, or cold fingers or hands 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 any of the following questions.
Yes Have your fingers or hands become pale, white, blue, or cold?
Yes Are your fingers or hand pale, white, blue, or cold after having a brace, cast, or splint applied? Note: See first aid for a cast or splint that may be too tight.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have your symptoms gotten worse since being evaluated by your health professional?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had pale, white, blue, or cold fingers or hands off and on for short periods of time in the past 24 hours, but you do not have these symptoms now?
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: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | Last Updated: January 12, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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