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Does it mean i have bad circulation if my feet turn colors while on them a short period of time?

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Possibly: One of the physical features of lack of blood flow to the feet (peripheral vascular disease) is the feet will turn purple-ish red when dependent (hung off the edge of the bed, while sitting or standing) but this goes away when the feet are elevated.

Answered 7/4/2012

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