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What Does Swollen Purple Blackish Feet Indicate?
my mother is 90 she has been diagnosed witha water infection but yesterday her feet swelled up, they are purple/black swollen and blotchy. A Dr came out to see her and said it was just bad circulation and to keep her feet raised. Please advise.
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
Hi.
Your doctor has advised right. Feet should be raised. If she can help her do cycling movement of legs on bed itself. She may be helped in short walks too. Warm water dipping of feet is also good. This would help her.
Hope it helps you.
Your doctor has advised right. Feet should be raised. If she can help her do cycling movement of legs on bed itself. She may be helped in short walks too. Warm water dipping of feet is also good. This would help her.
Hope it helps you.
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