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My husbands toes especially the one next to the big toe get purple and lose feeling. what could cause this. he's overweight but no health conditions?
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Check circulation: The color purple when the foot is down can be do to circulation problems. Have this checked.. Too young for this to be normal.
Answered 5/4/2016
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Potential condition.: The purple color means that the blood is having a difficult time leaving the toe. As the slows, fluid leaves the vessels and causes swelling. The swelling can initiate the numbness that should be relieved by elevation. The condition you are describing is a potential start of a health concern. It's time for a evaluation by his doctor.
Answered 5/4/2016
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