Question 1

child with visible blue veins on legs,chest and feet,pale,dark eye circles,swollen lymph nodes,inflammation on heart,lungs and gi tract,tired,asthma?

Accepted Answer

Have your child seen: By their pediatrician right away. You don't say the child's age, but something serious sounds likely. I hope it's not serious.

Question 2

what does abi result 76 & 72% mean in legs? what could complications be besides pain, weakness & feet and part of legs turning blue? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Artery Disease: Your numbers strongly suggest you have artery disease.   Signs and symptoms can include cold feet, bluish toes, pain in the calves with walking, ulcers of the feet and toes and gangrenous changes of the feet.  Many diseases can mimic these symptoms so a vascular or wound specialist is needed.

Question 3

edema legs feet ankles black/ blue sudden onset?

Accepted Answer

Fluid retention: Usually comes from one of 4 areas: heart, lungs, liver or kidney. The fluid shows up in the feet due to gravity. The black & blue discoloration may or may not be related to the swelling. Sometimes, the swelling can actually break a few tiny blood vessels to cause the black & blue, but it could be unrelated also. You need to see your doctor asap. Sudden onset of swelling can be serious.

Question 4

bottom of feet turn blue when sitting..feet cold.  no pain, good pulse in legs. ?

Accepted Answer

You need exam: Given your age, you really need to see a physician about that asap to rule out circulation issues.  Cold feet is also a sign of low thyroid function.  Even if thyroid levels are normal, your body may not be utilizing thyroid properly.  Functional medicine doctors are helpful with treating this issue.

Question 5

i had a sudden onset of edema. my legs, feet and ankles are turning black/blue. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

You need to be: Evaluated asap by a medical professional. There are many causes of swelling but sudden black or blue feet is not good. It indicates possible clot or possible pooling of blood, or even possible gangrene. 
You should seek immediate medical attention. Better safe than sorry.

Question 6

my legs and feet hurt and i looked down and out of nowhere my calfs and feet were huge!!! why would i have edema that bad out of the blue?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Those symptoms are unusual at your age.  The worst thing we worry about with those symptoms is a blood clot in the pelvis or inferior vena cava.  There are many other potential causes also, though.  Therefore, you need to see your doctor to evaluate and treat the problem ASAP.

Question 7

swollen ankles, legs and feet for 5 days, now feet are blue. headache for a few days.

Accepted Answer

Be seen: Certainly would need to be seen immediately for a full evaluation.  Could be multiple potential causes including cardiac, renal, and vascular conditions, many of which are quite serious.

Question 8

i was on my feet for seven hours working n wen i got home my legs were pure white with bright blue blotches all over them that looked like bruises.?

Accepted Answer

Think veins: If you do a lot of standing, this might represent venous congestion. Walk around as much as you can, wear supportive hose. If these do not help, or swelling or pain ensues talk to your doctor.

Question 9

good day

my husband (the main member of this policy) was stung by a bee 2 days ago.

his foot is extremely swollen and is starting to turn blue on some parts.

there is pain when he stands on it and the reddness has now moved up to his leg?

Accepted Answer

Needs Evaluation: Please take him to an urgent care center or hospital for evaluation. The symptoms you described are worsening after 2 days, he may need medication.

Question 10

my toes turn blue if i sit or let them hang. leg red & hurts. my dr checked pulse in foot and said it isn't circulation issue. what else cld it be?

Accepted Answer

Good chance of Clot.: You had better have your circulation checked again and soon. Pulses have nothing to do with it. More than likely, a vein in your leg is blocked to some degree, not allowing the blood drain from the leg. This is known as a blood clot and can be dangerous if not treated immediately. Do not take this lightly. To remove all doubt, you need to either call your doctor or visit the emergency room.

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Child with visible blue veins on legs,chest and feet,pale,dark eye circles,swollen lymph nodes,inflammation on heart,lungs and gi tract,tired,asthma?

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What does abi result 76 & 72% mean in legs? what could complications be besides pain, weakness & feet and part of legs turning blue? thanks.

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Edema legs feet ankles black/ blue sudden onset?

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Bottom of feet turn blue when sitting..feet cold. no pain, good pulse in legs. ?

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I had a sudden onset of edema. my legs, feet and ankles are turning black/blue. what should i do?

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My legs and feet hurt and i looked down and out of nowhere my calfs and feet were huge!!! why would i have edema that bad out of the blue?

A member asked:

Swollen ankles, legs and feet for 5 days, now feet are blue. headache for a few days.

A member asked:

I was on my feet for seven hours working n wen i got home my legs were pure white with bright blue blotches all over them that looked like bruises.?

A member asked:

Good day my husband (the main member of this policy) was stung by a bee 2 days ago. his foot is extremely swollen and is starting to turn blue on some parts. there is pain when he stands on it and the reddness has now moved up to his leg?

A member asked:

My toes turn blue if i sit or let them hang. leg red & hurts. my dr checked pulse in foot and said it isn't circulation issue. what else cld it be?

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