My Feet Look Purple When Hanging On Floor

39 years experience phlebology.

My feet look purple when hanging on floor.

Answered on sep 25 2019. Send thanks to the doctor. Every time i had my foot on the floor it went redder and redder. The complaint of my feet turn purple when standing is especially common in elderly people.

The heart monitor and echo was done approximately one month ago as was the cat scan of brain. Either arterial or venous should be evaluated. Your feet may turn purple because you are not getting enough blood flow into your feet when you sit. They put me on a paris plaster and told me to rest it and keep it elevated.

I have noticed there was special interest regarding purple feet in elderly. They x rayed and told me i had chipped my fibula and torn a ligament. However purple skin can also indicate a problem with blood flow to the feet which can be a sign of an underlying health condition. 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.

First remember that all the causes i mentioned above can present in elderly people. What would cause my feet to turn dark purple every time i sit down or if i stand in place too about 10 and. If you have purple feet you may be wondering about causes. Purple feet can result from bruising following a minor injury.

Hands are always cold. 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 in elderly. 3 months ago i woke up and noticed my 2nd toe was swollen and my 4th toe was purple.

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.