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Alice Peacock & Nicola Croal

Signs on your hands, feet and knees that you are hours from death

An expert has revealed some of the telling signs that somebody is close to death are sleeping more and having their skin change colour. While being aware of the signs and noticing them on a loved one can be both mentally and emotionally challenging, they may be useful to spot in the lead up to a loved one's passing to help make them feel more comfortable and prepared.

Web MD accumulated a list of symptoms that indicate someone may be dying one to three months before their passing and they were reviewed by physician Carol DerSarkissian. While a few highlighted symptoms were obvious such as a tendency to rest more, others were more surprising such as the skin on their hands, knees and feet turning a blotchy shade of blue and purple, the Mirror reports.

Leading up to a loved one's death, they may also disassociate and no longer have an interest in things they would normally enjoy. Other initial indicative signs are your loved one eating and drinking less.

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