Why Would My Fingernails Turn Black During An Emergency C-section?

Posted on Fri, 6 Sep 2019

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Question : Why would my fingernails turn black during an emergency c-section? I had placenta abruption & a code blue was called on me. When I woke up in recovery all my fingernails were black.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Black finger nails seems to be reduced blood circulation during emergency

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and black finger nails seems to be related to your reduced blood circulation during the emergency.
They will take few weeks to resolve.
Nothing to worry about.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng