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What Causes Discoloration And Swelling In Toes?

My toes get a little swollen and will turn a dark plurplish blue. They don t sty that color and its sometimes a few toes, sometimes all and it can be any combination of my toes. I went to the doctors he ordered blood test, I am waiting on results. Do you have any idea of what it could be
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Hi,

I have gone through your complaints and there are few possibilities. It could be due to an vascular pathology or connective tissue disease or vasculitis. A blood work up will help in finding a clue to the diagnosis.

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

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney,
Dermatologist
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What Causes Discoloration And Swelling In Toes?

Hi, I have gone through your complaints and there are few possibilities. It could be due to an vascular pathology or connective tissue disease or vasculitis. A blood work up will help in finding a clue to the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist