Palmar erythema, liver disease, can be a sign of your palms remain reddened over a long period of time One exception is if you're pregnant, red palms are normal, because increased blood flow causes redness in more than half of expecting women. Inflammation of the liver begins to loose function and is no longer able to flush waste  out of the body as efficiently. The result is an excess of  hormones and causes the blood vessels in the hands and feet to dilate which makes them visible through the skin. Other symptoms of liver disease include prominent veins on the upper torso and abdomen, swollen legs and abdomen, and fatigue. The most common tests for liver function are a liver enzyme count and bilirubin count. Comparative finger length can tell the likelihood of having certain conditions. Men's ring fingers tend to be longer than their index fingers, while in women it's the opposite. Women with ring fingers longer than their index fingers are twice as likely to suffer from osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of the knees to be more common in both men and women with longer ring fingers and most pronounced in women. Longer index fingers are associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer in men and woman have a higher risk of breast cancer. A study found that men whose index fingers were noticeably longer than their ring fingers were 33 %  less likely to develop prostate cancer. Scientists aren't sure yet as to the reason why, but they believe finger length is affected by exposure to varying amounts of the hormones estrogen and testosterone in the womb. Longer index fingers suggest higher estrogen exposure and Longer ring fingers indicate greater prenatal exposure to testosterone. Breast cancer is estrogen fueled, longer index fingers correlate with higher breast cancer. In men, more testosterone is linked to a higher incidence of prostate cancer.  As for the osteoarthritis, scientists don't have a definite explanation yet but think it may have something to do with the way hormones affect early bone growth. Women who have longer ring fingers may want to watch out for weak or sore joints, particularly knees, and get injuries or soreness evaluated. Men who are at higher risk for prostate cancer should be proactive about PSA testing.   Women should have regular mammograms for breast cancer screening.  Swollen fingers can happen for the simplest of reasons: Outside temperatures, its a woman's monthly menstruation period, or you just consumed something salty. But if your fingers feel swollen & stiff and your rings still won't fit after several days of drinking plenty of fluids and cutting back on salt , the swelling could suggest hypothyroidism. A underactive thyroid is underactive produces less of the important hormones that regulate metabolism and keep your body functioning properly. When metabolism slows, the result is typically water accumulation and weight gain. Ask your doctor for a routine thyroid check, which is a blood test that measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Make sure your doctor is aware of new screening guidelines, which state that TSH level should be between 0.3 and 3.0. Under normal circumstances, if you press gently on your fingernails they turn white, and then when you release the pressure they turn pink again. If your nails stay white more than a minute after you press on them or look pale all the time, this can be a sign of anemia. Anemia is  iron deficiency and causes pale nails when there aren't enough red blood cells circulating in the bloodstream. Severe iron deficiency can also cause the nails to have a slightly concave shape. Iron deficiency can lead to fatigue or heart problems, so you'll want to alert your doctor. You can try treating  iron defienciency by increasing intake of iron-rich foods, like red meat, spinach/ dark greens, nuts, and taking an iron supplement. If iron typically cause digestive issues so take a nonconstipating formula such as Slow-Fe.Remember to take vitamin C at the same time, as it helps iron absorption. splinter hemorrhages look like tiny red or brownish splinters under the nails, and are tiny areas of bleeding that can signal infection in the heart or blood. They run in the direction of nail growth, they resemble splinters that got stuck under the nail.  Splinter hemorrhages happen when tiny blood clots block blood flow in the capillaries beneath the nails and toe nails. They occur with an infection of the heart valves called subacute bacterial endocarditis. This condition typically occurs in someone with a heart murmur or underlying infection. If you just have a few red spots under the nails and have never been diagnosed with a heart problem it is most likely that these are from some other cause, probably injuries to the hands.  Bacterial endocarditis is typically accompanied by a low-grade fever.  Get heart checked if  concerned about these symptoms. Your doctor will run a series of tests to evaluate blood flow through the heart. If your heart's been given a clean bill of health, then heart valve infection is an unlikely cause and you can wait to see if the red spots clear up on their own. Thickened fingertips that angle out above the last knuckle like miniature clubs can be a sign of heart or lung disease. You may also notice the nail rounding, so your fingers curve downward like the inside of a spoon.  If the circulatory systems of the heart or lungs are impaired oxygen levels in the blood are likely to drop. Over time, this causes the soft tissues of the fingertip pads to grow, so fingertips and the ends of toes appear to bulge outward. If your fingers and toes are thickening other symptoms might be shortness of breath or chronic cough. Club Thickening also occurs with aortic valve disease causing fatigue and chest pain. See your doctor for a full heart and lung evaluation. Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's syndrome is a Fingertips circulatory disorder that is indicated by gray- or blue-tinged or feel numb.  Raynaud's syndrome causes sudden temporary spasms in the blood vessels and arteries.  Narrowed arteries constrict blood flow to the hands and fingers decreasing circulation. Symptoms include cold hands and numb fingertips. Between 5 and 10% of people have this condition. Raynaud's is more common in women than men, and it gets worse in cold weather and can be brought on by increased stress. Sudden changes in temperature  can bring on a Raynaud's attack. Wear gloves when you go outside in cold weather, since cold is one of the major triggers for Raynaud's. Temperatures below 60 degrees are a problem for many Raynaud's sufferers. Raynaud's attacks can restrict circulation and overtime cause tissue damage. Some lifestyle changes to keep your circulation healthy and keep from having attacks. Smoking and caffeine both constrict blood vessels, so quit smoking and cut down on tea,coffee, and cola. Boost your aerobic exercise to raise your heart rate and get your blood pumping. Some people suffer from "secondary" Raynaud's, brought on by another underlying condition. In this case, treating the underlying condition is the key to preventing Raynaud's attacks.   Looking for the best information and the best rates on Texas Health Insurance Quotes ~ Texas Home Auto Insurance Quotes ~  www.texashealthandlife.com give us a call at or 512-246-9955