What Causes Bluish-purple Discoloration In The Navel Region And Angiomas On The Abdomen And Arms?

Posted on Mon, 12 Mar 2018

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Question : i have very recently developed some blue/purple discoloration in my belly button, and maybe a little swelling but not real noticable. it does not hurt. around the same time i have developed some small cherry angiomas on my stomach and a few on my arms. i am 37.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload images, if possible.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If possible then kindly upload some good quality images of the areas you described to comment further.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Wishing you the best of health.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained.

Detailed Answer:

Hello again,

Based on the image you uploaded, the bluish tinge is present but there is no gross discoloration. The area should be cleaned with a clean cotton bud with petroleum jelly applied at the tip to look for possible impacted particles. To be on the safe side an ultrasound of the abdomen-pelvis can be advised along with hepatitis profile and liver enzymes to rule out the possibility of liver disease, in consultation with your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query.

Wishing you the best of health.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil, General & Family Physician

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar