 [ Symptoms ] my husband ears are turning purple when he laids down what can cause this  my husband had a stroke in 2007 lung surgery in 2010 to remove fluid in 2011 he had a defiblalator put in he had several congested heart faluire after his stroke in 2007 but just all of a sudden this week his ears started turning purple when he would lay down he also has hepatitis c thank you dorothy h [ Disease ] i am sorry to hear of your husband is health problems it is difficult when they begin to stack up like that several things could cause your husband is ears to turn purple when he lies down the most likely thing is a lack of oxygen due to congestive heart failure you might see if propping up his head and back on extra pillows makes the purple ears go away this is something you should talk to your husband is doctor about because it started happening recently your husband is doctor will want to know about it i suggest you call for an appointment hope this helps take care