Question 1

Why do my feet turn blue when i sit?

Accepted Answer

Insufficiency is a possibility, you should see a vein specialist.

Question 2

Why do my feet turn  blue when in the shower?

Accepted Answer

Possible raynaud's or microvascular issues. See if you can have your toes always emerged in warm water in the tub when you are showering. Afterwards, dry them quickly and wear sucks.  If you need further evaluation see a podiatrist or a vascular doctor.

Question 3

My feet have been turning blue with a numb feeling on the bottom. they are also cold all the time. is this something serious to worry about?

Accepted Answer

If your feet are turning blue and numb, this would be a concerning sign; either you are having vasoconstriction inappropriately, or your blood vessels are not delivering sufficient blood.  I would definitely discuss with your doctor.

Question 4

Is there any way i can wear sandals in public without my feet turning blue if i have raynaud's?

Accepted Answer

Cold temperatures are a main cause of raynaud's phenomenon, so wearing sandals may trigger vasospasm if the feet get cold. If a person has only mild symptoms, he should be ok wearing sandals on warm days. Maybe raynaud's medications can help. Keeping the rest of the body warm can help, especially keeping the legs warm all the way down to the ankles. A primary care or rheumatology doctor can help.

Question 5

What to do if i have raynaud's,and i can hardly wear sandals out in public without my feet turning blue..is there any way?

Accepted Answer

There are meds that can treat Raynauds. Certain meds called calcium channel blockers may help but you will still experience some degree of color changes.

Question 6

My feet & hands get alarmingly cold all the time-even when i was a baby. they even turn white/blue like they're frozen. i'm 30 & healthy. why is this?

Accepted Answer

This can result from raynaud's phenomenon, which can be a very benign condition and you need to keep your hands and feet warm all the time. Talk to you doctor and see if they can run some blood tests to identify other causes, such as hypothyroidism and autoimmune diseases.

Question 7

Could use your help docs! my feet get purple/blue when cold and burning red while hot..?

Accepted Answer

There are many causes of cold extremities.  You are too young for severe peripheral vascular disease.  There are other conditions - reynauds - that can cause transient vascular spasm.  Of course the other issue is that you live up north.
If it is very bothersome i would suggest you check it out by your primary doc - if all ok - u will have to live with it, or consider moving south.

Question 8

I walk between 4&6 miles and the top of my foot below my toes will black and blue. it goes away if i'm off my feet.

Accepted Answer

That sounds like a healthy walk.  Considerations: Is it only one foot? Is there any pain?   That fact that It goes away when you are off your feet, it might be due to veins.  The return circulation causes the black-blue pigmentation.  If you have prominent veins in your legs and feet, this is most likely veins.

Question 9

When i sit the top of my feet turn blue. i'm getting bumps on my face and head chest and back theya want make head slow 2 heal backhow do i treat them?

Accepted Answer

It is challenging to determine the issue on a forum like this. You should make an appointment to see a practitioner who will take your complete history and physical examination and perhaps order some tests.

Question 10

Woke up, did dishes.10mins later as i was finishing up, from the top of both my feet to the middle of both my thighs turned purple&blue, burn, &itch. why?

Accepted Answer

I don't think it's related to doing the dishes, could be a vascular issue.

Why are my feet blue

Why do my feet turn blue when i sit?

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Why do my feet turn blue when in the shower?

My feet have been turning blue with a numb feeling on the bottom. they are also cold all the time. is this something serious to worry about?

Is there any way i can wear sandals in public without my feet turning blue if i have raynaud's?

What to do if i have raynaud's,and i can hardly wear sandals out in public without my feet turning blue..is there any way?

My feet & hands get alarmingly cold all the time-even when i was a baby. they even turn white/blue like they're frozen. i'm 30 & healthy. why is this?

Could use your help docs! my feet get purple/blue when cold and burning red while hot..?

I walk between 4&6 miles and the top of my foot below my toes will black and blue. it goes away if i'm off my feet.

When i sit the top of my feet turn blue. i'm getting bumps on my face and head chest and back theya want make head slow 2 heal backhow do i treat them?

Woke up, did dishes.10mins later as i was finishing up, from the top of both my feet to the middle of both my thighs turned purple&blue, burn, &itch. why?

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