Purple Foot

A purple foot can indicate a variety of underlying medical issues, including poor circulation, blood clots, or vascular problems. In some cases, it may be a sign of peripheral artery disease (PAD), where narrowed arteries restrict blood flow to the extremities. Other potential causes include deep vein thrombosis or cyanosis.

  
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My diabetic mother has foot discoloration after an injury. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My mom is diabetic for past 20 years. She got her foot hurt five days ago. A wooden partition fell on her foot. At first, she was unable to walk. Then, she tried to walk. But today, the wound has turned to blue and purple color. So, my brother has taken her to the ER. What could happen to...  Read Full »


Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. In case there is no fracture, there would be no problem at all. Just check that her sugars should be in the normal range. Injury is stress for her body, so it could lead to impaired sugars for a while. Keep a proper check on that. Also, w...  Read Full »

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