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Why do my hands turn purple when i get in a hot bath? no raynauds apparently.
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Blood pooling: This sounds like blood pooling. This is physiologic and should not be a problem unless you have other medical problems. You can ask your physician. This is not Rayanud's.
Answered 7/18/2016
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