My Feet Look Purple When Hanging On Floor

First remember that all the causes i mentioned above can present in elderly people.

My feet look purple when hanging on floor.

Purple feet in elderly. 3 months ago i woke up and noticed my 2nd toe was swollen and my 4th toe was purple. After a couple of hours i was in serious pain and couldn t walk so went to hospital. They x rayed and told me i had chipped my fibula and torn a ligament.

What would cause my feet to turn dark purple every time i sit down or if i stand in place too about 10 and. 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. If you have purple feet you may be wondering about causes. 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.

I have noticed there was special interest regarding purple feet in elderly. 39 years experience phlebology. They put me on a paris plaster and told me to rest it and keep it elevated. However purple skin can also indicate a problem with blood flow to the feet which can be a sign of an underlying health condition.

Either arterial or venous should be evaluated. Every time i had my foot on the floor it went redder and redder. 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.

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. 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 can result from bruising following a minor injury.

Answered on sep 25 2019.