I m a 59 year old woman. My left thigh is cold to the touch and is purple in color. 15 years ago I had a really bad car accident that broke my pelvic bone and had surgery with screws to fix it. As a result I suffer chronic pain there and in my back. I ve seen 7 doctors about my thigh but none have figured it out.They have ruled out a blood clot. What could be casing the discoloration and the cold to the touch?
Hi. As per your case history you are having a traumatic purpura. My treatment advice is - 1. Take good nutritious diet full of vitamin c like citrus fruits and milk. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months.
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What Causes Cold, Bluish-purple Thigh?
Hi. As per your case history you are having a traumatic purpura. My treatment advice is - 1. Take good nutritious diet full of vitamin c like citrus fruits and milk. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.