Cyanosis or blue legs is a pathological phenomenon that is caused by a lack of oxygen supply to small vessels. Blue feet can be caused by various diseases. Most often these are diseases of the cardiovascular system or respiratory tract.
Symptoms of the pathology include blue discoloration of the skin of the fingers and toes, lips, ears, area around the eyes, legs and generally the entire body. Blueness of the skin around the eyes and nasolabial triangle indicates lung diseases, in which the oxygen saturation of the blood decreases. Blueness of fingers, toes, nose, lips and ears indicates a malfunction of the cardiovascular system.
There are certain reasons why feet are blue. Cyanosis occurs if blood not enriched with oxygen enters the vessels of the skin. The accumulation of hemoglobin, which does not contain oxygen, causes an unhealthy color of the skin. Cyanosis can also occur when venous blood accumulates in the skin. This happens when the veins of the microvasculature dilate.
Blueness of the fingers and toes develops if the blood movement in them is too slow. This is due to poor heart function or prolonged exposure to the cold.
There are two types of cyanosis: central and peripheral. With central cyanosis, blue discoloration of the mucous membranes and skin is observed throughout the body. Also signs of central cyanosis are blue discoloration of the nasolabial triangle, as well as the area around the eyes. During physical activity, the signs of pathology intensify their manifestation.
Peripheral cyanosis is characterized by a change in the color of individual parts of the body. Blue spots on the legs and arms, blueness of the nose, ears, etc. are caused by slow blood circulation. Due to stagnation, the blood is not sufficiently oxygenated. Thus, blue legs indicate peripheral cyanosis, which appears as a result of slow blood flow in the extremities. Blueness of the legs may indicate the presence of diseases such as thrombophlebitis, atherosclerosis of the leg vessels, spinal osteochondrosis, ischemic stroke, as well as vascular or heart disease.
There are certain prerequisites for the development of pathology. The following factors contribute to the appearance of diseases that cause cyanosis:
When the very first signs of cyanosis appear, you should consult a specialist who, after conducting an appropriate examination, will identify the cause of the pathology. With treatment, the development of pathology will be stopped, the consequences of the disease can be eliminated. As the pathology progresses, oxygen therapy is prescribed. Therapy aimed at improving vascular patency is also used as drug treatment.
In addition to medical treatment, it is necessary to change your lifestyle. First of all, you should start eating right. The patient should give up bad habits. Strict adherence to sleep and rest patterns is necessary. Outdoor walks are recommended. To improve the condition of the body, it is recommended to eliminate nervous tension and reduce possible stress to a minimum.
To prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques, and therefore the development of cyanosis, you should adhere to a certain balanced diet. This diet should include vegetables, fruits, berries, cereals (especially buckwheat and oatmeal), and seafood.
Also an important aspect of recovery are regular classes according to a special program. Simple leg exercises can significantly improve blood flow in the legs and the patient’s health in general. With their help, the well-being of your legs will also improve, and your gait will become more attractive.
Unfortunately, people do not always understand that the appearance of even a small change in the epidermis can be a symptom of a disease. You should constantly pay attention to the state of your body. For example, suddenly appearing white or other colored spots on the skin of the legs may indicate dangerous ailments that require immediate medical attention.
Changes in the skin may occur due to health problems. The affected areas may have different colors - they can be red, brown, white and even blue. Often, changes in skin color indicate serious health problems, but age spots often form after a vacation in hot countries or even as a mark from a scratch. Therefore, you should not panic, but you still need to see a doctor.
Red plaques can signal the presence of problems in the body's vascular system. Insufficient blood supply to a certain area of the legs gives rise to the formation of such a lesion. As a rule, these are red spots or brown discolorations on the legs or arms. In this case, we can also talk about a disease such as sclerosis. Therefore, red spots, which many people simply ignore, actually require an immediate visit to the doctor.
Dermatitis also manifests itself in growths on the skin, and red lesions on the legs or arms may be signs of it.
This disease is highly treatable; diagnosis should not be delayed. The sooner it is determined that red spots are a symptom of dermatitis, the sooner the disease will be eliminated. Another ailment that also requires immediate attention to a specialist is neurofibromatosis, red formations are its symptom.
However, there are also more banal reasons for the appearance of such epidermal lesions. For example, if red areas appear between the legs or toes, it may be a common chafing. Often such spots appear in the summer, when a person sweats more profusely. This is often accompanied by minor damage to the skin between the legs.
Brown spots that suddenly form on the epidermis can be nothing more than a consequence of exposure to the sun. Pigment changes can occur in the most unexpected places, even on or between the fingers. Hydrogen peroxide will help eliminate these brown marks, which will whiten the skin of your legs and make it beautiful.
To prepare the product, you need to mix bodyaga and hydrogen peroxide (3%) and apply the mixture to the epidermis after a shower. Keep the mixture for at least 15 minutes, then rinse off the mask with water. Lubricate the skin with nourishing cream. After this procedure, you should not sunbathe for a week, this will help quickly eliminate brown pigment changes.
It should be remembered that the homemade mixture, the recipe for which is given above, can injure the skin. Therefore, do not overdo it when bleaching the brown area of the epidermis. Do not exceed the procedure time and if the burning sensation is too strong, wash off the mask.
Pregnancy is also a cause of pigmented dark spots, but you should not use the remedy described above in this condition. White or other spots should be seen by a doctor.
It can also be a symptom of illness, and white spots often appear between the toes or hands. You should not think that this is a normal manifestation of the body. White marks may indicate the presence of various ailments, even cancer. Therefore, immediate consultation with a doctor is mandatory.
White marks between the fingers often appear in old age, but if a person’s age does not exceed 40-45 years, then most likely it is not a matter of age-related manifestations of the body. A dermatologist will help determine the cause of epidermal damage. White spots between the fingers may also indicate hypovitaminosis or a lack of iron in the body.
Brown or white marks may be a symptom of damage to the epidermis by pathogenic bacteria. Fungal diseases often manifest themselves as various skin lesions between the toes. The markings can be of different colors, brown or white. Symptoms such as itching between the fingers and flaking also indicate a fungus.
Other skin conditions, even those caused by allergies, such as hives, can also appear as white, red or brown spots. There is no point in treating these illnesses on your own.
Firstly, without a diagnosis it is impossible to select a treatment, and secondly, there are no guarantees that self-prescription of drugs will not make the situation even worse.