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skin turning purple
by tlhogg, Nov 08, 2009 08:25PM
My 20 year old daughter called from college and said both her thighs are turning purple...like they are both huge bruises and her legs hurt all the way down to her feet....like when you are sitting too long and you get up and your feet hurt...what can this be?
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How is your daughter? One differential is vasculitis or condition that involves inflammation in the blood vessels. This occurs if the immune system attacks blood vessels by mistake and caused by an infection, certain medicine, or other medical conditions. It is important that she evaluated further to rule this out. Laboratory tests such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), anemia, and white blood cell count will help determine the underlying cause.
Treatment for this condition is directed toward stopping the inflammation and suppressing the immune system. Take care and do keep us posted.