What causes sudden onset of swelling of middle finger and purple discoloration?
Patient: Sudden onset of swelling of the middle finger, especially from joint to hand, slight purple discoloration. Slight tenderness. No pitting. No fever. No bite marks or openings in skin. Swelling is not hot. No diabetes. History of borderline to high blood pressure. This is the first episode of this happening. Doctor: Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.The purple discoloration over the finger can be because of the ecchymosis secondary to the drugs you are taking for the hypertension particularly the blood thinners like aspirin or clopidrogel. Nothing to be panic, consult your physician and get it evaluated once. I hope i have answered your query. Take care.