Question 1

what causes a mans feet to swell and start turning black?

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Not sure: Black colored feet is not good and would suggest you get to er asap. Possible gang green.

Question 2

what are the causes of a swelling foot and leg and turning black?

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Mutliple causes: Your symptoms sound like there is something going on in the blood vessels where tissues are not getting enough perfusion. Multiple sources can cause this including hx of smoking, diabetes, vascular diseases.  But turning black is not good sign and warrants urgent attention.  Have your doctor take a look and made need further specialty care.

Question 3

top of foot turning black and swelling, what could be the cause.?

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Foot turning black: Something must have happened for that black swelling to occur. 
Please have someone take you to the nearest Emergency facility. Things should work out OK.

Question 4

my foot nails are slowly turning black and the top tip of the nails is detaching from the toe flesh. what might be the cause and is there any treatment that i can take?

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Nails black: Most common reason would be fungus in nail. Fungus loves dark and damp shoes with socks on. Try wearing sandals to see if it.  You may also want to Google black nails in Africa and see what kind of images you see to see if you match up with any of them then call your doctor.

Question 5

what causes part of your foot to turn black?

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: Black foot usually refers to gangrene which is a severe damaging of the tissue. This needs immediate and emergent care by a specialist. Often multiple doctors in conjunction: vascular surgery, radiology, Orthopaedic surgery, and podiatry may participate. The sooner it’s treated the more tissue that can be saved.

Seek care immediately. Best regards.

Question 6

what causes toes and feet to turn black?

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Discoloration: The only thing that coming to mind initially is if some type of dietary problem.  That being said, the feet can be discolored from varicose veins.  There are a few bizarre diseases that also cause skin pigment changes.  Follow up with you're doctor if needed.

Question 7

my feet turn black during the day. its superficial and scrubs off but its terrible looking. im not wearing black socks or anything that should cause?

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Could be: A form of dermatitis. Without an examination, it is difficult to guess at a diagnosis. See podiatrist or dermatologist.

Question 8

what could cause two little toes on one foot to turn black and hurt?

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Purpora?: Was there trauma to the area or do you have vascular disease?  If the area turning black, there could be a number of reasons, is there a smell or odor?  Is there any wound?  This may be serious because of the color.

Question 9

my feet turns black and itchy wen scratching it bleed what causes this?

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The accurate: diagnosis of this must be given by a doctor/probably a Dermatologist, but these are some thoughts: poor blood flow to the feet, often associated with diabetes, may contribute to this. There may be superimposed infection. Various skin cancers can be associated with blackening of the skin. This even could be the first sign of HIV infection. It must be evaluated now by a professional. Good wishes.

Question 10

dear sir, my feet nails has broken and getting black i don't know why. what is the main causes      thanks a lot?

Accepted Answer

Nail problem: Cause could be many like trauma, blood under the nail, fungus or something more serious. See podiatrist for nail biopsy.

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What causes a mans feet to swell and start turning black?

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What are the causes of a swelling foot and leg and turning black?

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Top of foot turning black and swelling, what could be the cause.?

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My foot nails are slowly turning black and the top tip of the nails is detaching from the toe flesh. what might be the cause and is there any treatment that i can take?

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What causes part of your foot to turn black?

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What causes toes and feet to turn black?

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My feet turn black during the day. its superficial and scrubs off but its terrible looking. im not wearing black socks or anything that should cause?

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What could cause two little toes on one foot to turn black and hurt?

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My feet turns black and itchy wen scratching it bleed what causes this?

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Dear sir, my feet nails has broken and getting black i don't know why. what is the main causes thanks a lot?

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