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Why do my hands turn purple when i let my arms hang by my side, or off the edge of a bed?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Purple: Venous congestion of some type. I would have this evaluated

Answered 7/15/2016

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A member asked:

Why do my hands turn purple when i let my arms hang by my side, or off the edge of a bed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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