My Feet Look Purple When Hanging On Floor

39 years experience phlebology.

My feet look purple when hanging on floor.

The heart monitor and echo was done approximately one month ago as was the cat scan of brain. First remember that all the causes i mentioned above can present in elderly people. Your feet may turn purple because you are not getting enough blood flow into your feet when you sit. They x rayed and told me i had chipped my fibula and torn a ligament.

They put me on a paris plaster and told me to rest it and keep it elevated. Assuming that it s not dye from your socks or shoes we take a look at the most likely reasons behind why your feet can turn purple. Purple feet can result from bruising following a minor injury. The color change may also be coupled with edema.

Purple feet in elderly. Answered on sep 25 2019. However purple skin can also indicate a problem with blood flow to the feet which can be a sign of an underlying health condition. Hands are always cold.

Last 29th of march i went for a walk in the woods and fell over i fell on my left foot very badly. I have noticed there was special interest regarding purple feet in elderly. Send thanks to the doctor. Either arterial or venous should be evaluated.

Every time i had my foot on the floor it went redder and redder. 3 months ago i woke up and noticed my 2nd toe was swollen and my 4th toe was purple. The complaint of my feet turn purple when standing is especially common in elderly people. If you have purple feet you may be wondering about causes.

After a couple of hours i was in serious pain and couldn t walk so went to hospital.