For the last 6 years, my dads arms, from the elbow down has never been a normal color. This is from the viens in his lower arms leaking blood. We have repeatedly asked doctors what was wrong just to have them do blood tests but have no answer as in why. I have actually heard them tell my father that its because of old age. We have yet to find out what causes this and Im wondering if anyone knew.
2006-10-20 17:39:18 · 10 answers · asked by lexiah 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I'm not going to touch this with speculation, because every time I've seen it it's not been a good thing.
I would get a second opinion, and if it doesn't clarify matters, I would get a third.
Look for a geriatric doc in the phone book.
Good-luck, my friend.
2006-10-20 17:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The microscopic capillaries can lose their elastisity in older age so I imagine the pressure of the blood flowing through them could cause them to break/leak. Being microscopic it wouldn't be enough leakage to cause harm but would appear like a bruise, which is exactly what it would be. It would clot of course, but this could keep happening over and over. I think it makes sense.
2006-10-21 00:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by FrasierFan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Classic Vitamin C deficiency. Take a high potency multiple vitamin with minerals daily, and Vitamin C 500 mg with bioflavinoids 3 times daily. Grapeseed extract and Green tea products also will help strengthen your veins. Good luck!
2006-10-21 01:42:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know my dad had a wierd discoloration but this is on the lower half of the legs he's had it for like 6 years that i know and he isn't that old 59 and it looks like a purpleish he has no pain but too stubborn to go to the doctors or afraid of the results but hope you find out what the problem is .
2006-10-23 23:42:02 · answer #4 · answered by BIGL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
veins become fragile as u age, and ur father is also on blood thinner, so just minor pressure will get that vein to break thus..blood will go to interstitial tissues that will cause the discoloration.
2006-10-21 00:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a sign of liver problems.My mom had many such 'spots' and her liver definitely was in trouble (she was an alcoholic).However she has now stopped drinking and I'm told her liver shows signs of improvement.
2006-10-21 00:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by potterlike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say old age, or something possibly had ripped his veins?
2006-10-21 00:41:11 · answer #7 · answered by Hannah 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See a doctor!!!
2006-10-21 14:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
deep vein thrombosis
2006-10-21 02:35:05 · answer #9 · answered by Blondie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its because he is old, it happens to alot of people.
2006-10-21 00:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by None 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋