Mom had utern cancer 3rd stage renal failure copd chf she had blood clots in lungs. Hand swollen. Finger black. Treatment?
Patient: my mom has utern cancer 3rd stage renal failure copd chf she had blood clots in both lungs she has been on lovenox for a few months now she woke up the other day and her left hand was swollen and across her finger were bblack and bthe top of her hand was sore to touch we put ice and heat on it  It seems to be cahngeing everyday now the swelling has moved to the side of her wrist and some of fingers look like their going to pop what should we do Doctor: Hi, your mother has uterus cancer, 3rd stage, renal failure, copd, clots in the lungs, so any thing is possible, but as the swelling of the fingers is changing from place to place, it could be the allergy to the tablets she is using or to the changes in the tissues.                          As she must be under the treatment i advise you to consult your doctor. Thank you.