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Woman Thinks it's a Normal Shopping Trip—Until She Notices Her Hand: 'Oh No'

Woman Thinks it's a Normal Shopping Trip—Until She Notices Her Hand: 'Oh No'

Summary

A Reddit user shared a photo of her hand turning purple after carrying a shopping basket. People online showed concern and suggested that it could be related to circulation problems, possibly linked to conditions like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) or Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS).

Key Facts

  • A Reddit user noticed her right hand turned purple after shopping.
  • She shared a photo on Reddit, causing concern and discussion among users.
  • The user mentioned a cardiologist suggested she might have POTS.
  • POTS causes symptoms like a fast heart rate and dizziness when standing.
  • She also has Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS).
  • Experts say sudden hand discoloration can be due to restricted blood flow.
  • Conditions like Raynaud’s syndrome can lead to color changes in fingers or toes.

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