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  2. Blue toe syndrome: Causes, treatment, outlook, and …

    • Blue toe syndrome is when one or more of a person’s toes starts to look blue or purple due to a lack of circulation or tissue ischemia. It can be painful and lead to ulcers and gangrene, in some cases.… See more

    What is blue toe syndrome?

    Doctors sometimes call it occlusive vasculopathy or trash foot. Blue toe syndrome is a form of acute digital ischemia. This means it occurs when the toes do no… See more

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    Symptoms

    As well as blue or purple toes, someone with blue toe syndrome might have:
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    Causes

    Atherosclerosis
    Cholesterol is a waxy substance that the body uses to make hormones, vitamin D, and other substances to help food digestion. T… See more

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    Treatment

    Stenting
    A vascular surgeon inserts a mesh tube, known as a stent, into the affected blood vessel. This holds the vessel open so the blood can g… See more

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  1. Blue toe syndrome is when one or more of a person’s toes starts to look blue or purple due to a lack of circulation or tissue ischemia. It can be painful and lead to ulcers and gangrene, in some cases. There are several triggers, most of which relate to the circulatory system.
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