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Every 2 months my right arm from wrist to elbow turns purple, my dr said if i was on blood thinners that would be answer, but not on blood thinners, dr did blood work red blood count borderline on high platets are fine why is arm doing this?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Arm purple: You don't provide enough details such as presence of associated swelling,coldness,heat,pain, duration of symptoms. Vein pathology causes purplish discoloration. I recommend consulting a vascular surgeon for evaluation and possible testing.

Answered 3/10/2020

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A member asked:

Every 2 months my right arm from wrist to elbow turns purple, my dr said if i was on blood thinners that would be answer, but not on blood thinners, dr did blood work red blood count borderline on high platets are fine why is arm doing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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