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When sitting my feet turn colors: purple, grayish black; standing they are always red and puffy. what is happening?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Lot of possible answ: Could be raynouds syndrome or vascular problem. If daily i would suggest getting it checked quickly.

Answered 4/12/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

May have : Dependent rubor, venous stasis, raynaud's. Get a consult with a vascular doctor as they are all circulation related.

Dr Wu agreed

Answered 12/9/2017

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A member asked:

When sitting my feet turn colors: purple, grayish black; standing they are always red and puffy. what is happening?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Wu agreed

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