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My feet would always turn white / pale and would change back to a normal skin colour to brown again, this goes on and off often, why is this so?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

This is probably a: reflection of the blood flow to your feet. Most likely this is normal at your age but could be a sign of vascular insufficiency. If you are very concerned you could see a health care provider and obtain vascular testing.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 12/26/2018

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A member asked:

My feet would always turn white / pale and would change back to a normal skin colour to brown again, this goes on and off often, why is this so?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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