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Hands, feet, tip of nose are always ice cold. never changes color but nail beds are frequently purple. in bed @ night is the only time they are warm. ?

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Ans: Well first you need to give a thorough history. Are you a smoker? Do you hydrate enough? There are many issues to explore best to see your doctor for a physical exam. Start with this

Answered 4/15/2019

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A member asked:

Hands, feet, tip of nose are always ice cold. never changes color but nail beds are frequently purple. in bed @ night is the only time they are warm. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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