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What could make my husbands feet swell and turn reddish purple?
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Poor circulation: This is one of the hallmark signs of poor circulation. Have his vascular status evaluated by a podiatrist or vascular surgeon. You don't say how old he is, so this is a bit of a guess based on the limited information i get from the question.
Answered 4/28/2019
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Dependent rubor: Meaning a deep red color when the legs are in a dangling position. Oftentimes, this can be from chronic venous insufficiency.
Answered 9/28/2016
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