Why Do My Feet Turn Blue When I Stand Up in the Shower?

Why Do My Feet Turn Blue When I Stand Up in the Shower?

1. Introduction Feet turning blue when standing in a warm shower is typically a benign vascular phenomenon known as dependent acrocyanosis or blood pooling. The combination of gravitational pull and the heat from the water causes the peripheral veins to dilate widely, allowing deoxygenated blood to pool sluggishly in the lower extremities. While often harmless … Read more