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What does it mean if bottoms of feet are purple?

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Dr. Vadim Glukh answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Circulation issues: One needs to have their circulation chacked: both arterial and venous.

Answered 2/28/2018

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