When To See a Doctor

Does your arm look pale, white, or blue, or feel cold after an injury?

See significance of pale, white, blue, or cold skin after an injury if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

	Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes	Does your arm look pale, white, or blue, or feel cold below the injured area?
Yes	Do your fingers or hand look pale, white, or blue, or feel cold after having a brace, cast, or splint applied? Note: See care for a cast or splint.

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.