My Feet Look Purple When Hanging On Floor

Answered on sep 25 2019.

My feet look purple when hanging on floor.

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. However purple skin can also indicate a problem with blood flow to the feet which can be a sign of an underlying health condition. Last 29th of march i went for a walk in the woods and fell over i fell on my left foot very badly. Hands are always cold.

If you have purple feet you may be wondering about causes. 39 years experience phlebology. Either arterial or venous should be evaluated. They x rayed and told me i had chipped my fibula and torn a ligament.

I have noticed there was special interest regarding purple feet in elderly. Went to my doctor that day and he mentioned raynauds phenomenon but the purple toe is still purple it becomes purple once waking up and standing through the day my feet are freezing all the time even in fuzzy socks. What would cause my feet to turn dark purple every time i sit down or if i stand in place too about 10 and. First remember that all the causes i mentioned above can present in elderly people.

Purple feet can result from bruising following a minor injury. And then i can stand no longer fall to the floor i have noted that the color that is in my feet appears halfway up my calf. The color change may also be coupled with edema. The complaint of my feet turn purple when standing is especially common in elderly people.

After a couple of hours i was in serious pain and couldn t walk so went to hospital. They put me on a paris plaster and told me to rest it and keep it elevated. Send thanks to the doctor. The heart monitor and echo was done approximately one month ago as was the cat scan of brain.

Purple feet in elderly.