Is it normal that my 1 year old's feet and hands turn purple..?

Question

When he was an infant, his feet use to turn purple, and they said that it's normal in infants. But, I am wondering if that is something that he should have grown out of? Or what could this be caused from?

Answer 1

sounds like poor circulation, to be safe I would see a doctor.

Answer 2

i would have to agree with above.it sounds like a circulation problem.it could be a allergy to something he eats or an airborne allergy.it also sound like it could be Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome.its something they can test for with a tilt table test.at any rate i would start by bringing him to a pediatric doctor they may refer you to a endocrinologist you might also want him checked for diabetes.  

Answer 3

If your regular doctor knows about this, and says it's normal, and there are no other symptoms, don't worry.  If other symptoms show, or if your mother's intuition tells you it is something serious, keep asking for help until someone listens.  Make them tell you WHAT condition is causing this, NOT just that it is normal.  If you don't seem to be getting anywhere, contact patient rep. for your hospital.

Answer 4

I would ask your doctor next time you go and let them know that it really concerns you.  it can't hurt to ask.  better safe than sorry.

Answer 5

Hulk jr?

Answer 6

I agree with bubbles. If i was you, i would take her to the doctor. She probably has poor circulation, or she somehow got her hands dyed?

Answer 7

who is the "they" that told you this was normal?  This is NOT normal for a child at any age to turn purple.  I know that for the first week some babies appear really red on the bottoms of their feet and palms but it does go away fairly quickly and doesn't return.. purple on the other hand I'd have checked out. It might be a circulation issue or something going on. If your doctor is telling you this I'd get a second opinion, and a third or fourth if needed until you get an answer that explains it and diagnoses it.

Answer 8

if he is light skinned yeah..im 22 and i still turn purple.