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By Medical News Tip Tuesday | August 15, 2023
Legs turned blue after 10 mins standing in a Covid patient, with prominent veins.
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Lancet study reports acrocyanosis case—blood pooling causing leg vein hue.
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The patient's legs reddened, then turned blue, and veins became pronounced; the hue intensified.
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The color deepened after 10 mins of standing; itchiness and heaviness were also felt.
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Color normalized in 2 minutes post standing; discoloration linked to Covid.
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Acrocyanosis emerged post Covid, noted by the University of Leeds researchers.
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The patient was diagnosed with POTS, leading to a rapid heart rate on standing.
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Autonomic dysfunction observed in children with acrocyanosis, a post-viral symptom.
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The unusual case highlights Covid's diverse effects, emphasizing its complex nature.
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