Blood vessels in Hands bursting for no reason...why? - Blood and Blood Vessel Message Board

HAAR · 05-03-2003, 01:46 AM

My blood vessels in my hands are breaking for no reason. Why?
This happens once every one or two months. And has gone on for a year or two. The bruising that remains is significant.
The doc had a couple of tests run and the results are normal. I'm 47 yrs. None of the meds I take can cause this, the doc said.
Each time it burns sooo bad and the swelling of the blood entering under the skin is sooo painful I have to run immediatly to get ice. The ice has to remain on my finger for hours. It also reman painful for the rest of the day or longer.
I have no gum bleeding.
What could this be?

mamaJ · 08-01-2003, 04:29 PM

I have the same thing. If you know what it is please let me know.

Sampy123 · 08-02-2003, 05:46 AM

I have had the exact same thing for years, never knowing what it was. The pain can be unbearable. Usually, the bloodvessels are tiny and burst open all by themselves and aren't anything to worry about. However, in my case, my platelets were sticking together and forming small clots. You could actually feel the pea-sized bubble on top of the skin before it bursts. I was told to take a baby aspirin once a day to thin the blood. I have had recent open heart surgery for blood clots and the only reason I'm mentioning this is that since I was put on Coumadin, I have not had even one of those episodes with the blood vessels bursting. So I would advise you ask your physician to see if you're platelets are sticking together, maybe a baby aspirin daily is all you would need but let your doctor guide you accordingly. It may be nothing at all, but I know how uncomfortable it can be. Hope you get some answers and relief.

mamaJ · 08-02-2003, 02:08 PM

Thank you very much. At least I have an idea of what it may be and am not alone.

flow44 · 04-29-2007, 07:15 PM

I have had this happen to me as well. I had a vessel break in my finger two days ago. Then in my palm today. I was sitting both times, not engaged in any activity! I did mention this to my doctor after the first time. He suggested that I may be low in vitamin C. I am going to try supplementing and will let you know what happens. I do have a family history of stoke in my family. What about anyone else?