for about the last 4 months when I am cold or have been leaning on my arms my hads and feet go a very deep blue/purple. Is it worth mentioning it to my doctor?
2007-04-04 19:33:46 · 21 answers · asked by juju 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
YES this is indeed worth mention and soon. The symptoms you describe are very typical of Cardio-vascular disease and you are showing signs of decreased blood circulation to your extremities.
2007-04-04 19:43:41 · answer #1 · answered by The Alchemist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Raynaud's Syndrome (sp?).
It's a circulation problem that can be either minor or major.
I have it, myself.
When either my fingers or toes get to feeling cold, they first turn a very waxy white color... no blood color at all... then, when I try to warm them, they get large splotches of dark blue, with some of the white... my mom, a nurse, has said that the symptoms are often referred to as having red, white, and blue hands and feet.
I am in my forties, and have had this problem only in recent years. When it is on my hands, my hands look very bruised, like I've been slapping a brick wall.
Here is an article about it that might help you further: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/raynauds-disease/DS00433/DSECTION=2
2007-04-05 02:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a circulation problem to me. I myself have anemia and my hands and feet do this sometimes. Definitely talk to your doctor about it. What will it hurt just asking?
2007-04-05 03:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by SoontobeNurse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer with the same sort of thing. I've only really noticed it this winter so just assumed it was 'cause I was cold & I'm only 17 so things like that don't cross my mind...
Reading this I'm quite worried so gonna get down my doctors this week.
2007-04-06 12:55:43 · answer #4 · answered by Laurah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as though you may have very poor circulation. I am surprised that you hae not mentioned it to the doctor.
2007-04-05 03:36:52 · answer #5 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, mention it to your doctor, it could possibly be an issue relating to circulation.
2007-04-05 02:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by kimison_au 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definately metion it to your doctor as soon as possible. It sounds like a circulation problem.
2007-04-05 02:36:02 · answer #7 · answered by Jim O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like circulation i too sufferwith this problem i take a herb called gingko biloba and it seems to work for me as it forces the blood to your extremities of course see yourdoctor and if need be give this a try
2007-04-05 03:36:15 · answer #8 · answered by stripeypipey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blue coloring is a definite sign of circulatory issues. Tell your MD asap.
2007-04-05 02:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by squealy68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes metion it. This could be poor cerculation and may have a cause in an unknown heart issue.
Good Luck
2007-04-05 02:37:39 · answer #10 · answered by mamak3849 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋