Question 1

what could be the cause of broken blood vessels in my legs?

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Question 2

why do i have large broken blood vessels on legs with bruises for no apparent reason? could it be circulation issues and what can i do to reduce them?

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Yes: It is easy to get a specific ultrasound of your legs to find out if you have venous disease, reflux. This backward flow of blood caused by heredity  and  prolonged sitting, standing, lifting etc- is weak vein valves that allows blood to pool in your legs and cause damage like pigmentation. Look up phlebology.Org and find a vein specialist in your area for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

i have blood vessels spontaneously bursting in my legs.. very painful and large. what could cause this?

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Bursting LE vessels: Could be related to medications  like fish oil or estrogen,  or low platelets or increased intrabdominal pressure from abdominal or pelvic mass(ovarian/ urterine  mass)  or clot,  or varicose veins.   F/u/ w/ doc this week. if acute over 24 hours  f/u/ t/day with doc ER

Question 4

what causes blood vessels in my leg to break?  it stings, then swells & is very tender afterwards, then turns red & dark.

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BLOOD VESSELS IN LEG: This could be a problem if it has lasted for  a long time. I would certainly recommend you see your primary care physician as soon as possible. You may need a full examination including your heart. High blood pressure might be a cause, do not delay!

Question 5

does heat cause expansion of right leg blood vessels, ( almost feels like bursting, sometimes) , suffocation, & chest pain?

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See an MD: Heat can cause blood vessels to dilate or expand. But your symptoms are concerning for heart disease. Restrict salt and see a doctor.

Question 6

i got a bad sunburn on my legs and the blood vessels broke which caused tiny red clusters of dots all over. how long does it take to heal? treatments?

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Conservative Rx: Cold damp towels, aspirin, could take a minimum of 2-3 days to improve...if appears infected with pus see your doctor

Question 7

wondering what conditions can cause swelling of the blood vessels almost all over the body, especially eyes, arms, legs?

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Swelling: I would need to know if you have any other symptoms but in any case swelling all over warrants a trip to your doctor soon.

Question 8

continuous bruising  and red spots that look like blood vessels that burst on legs for no reason blood works normal what could it be?

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Telangiectasias.: Fine broken blood vessels on the surface of the skin do not indicate any systemic problems which is good. However, if you are interested in treating what is likely a genetic predisposition, the treatment for this is considered cosmetic in nature and can be addressed with the use of laser technology.

Question 9

why are my blood vessels in my leg bursting?

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Spider veins?: Are you describing varicose veins or spider veins ? Then it is likely a combination of heredity and or trauma. If this is the case see a vein specialist. If this some thing else please see a doctor as soon as possible.

Question 10

does a blood clot in the veins cause a cold leg?

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Not usually: Not usually, I would expect warmth from a venous blood clot. However a blockage in an artery could cause a cold leg. I see the appropriate tests are being done on your leg for diagnosis. Has a blood clot been found?

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What could be the cause of broken blood vessels in my legs?

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Why do i have large broken blood vessels on legs with bruises for no apparent reason? could it be circulation issues and what can i do to reduce them?

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I have blood vessels spontaneously bursting in my legs.. very painful and large. what could cause this?

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What causes blood vessels in my leg to break? it stings, then swells & is very tender afterwards, then turns red & dark.

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Does heat cause expansion of right leg blood vessels, ( almost feels like bursting, sometimes) , suffocation, & chest pain?

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I got a bad sunburn on my legs and the blood vessels broke which caused tiny red clusters of dots all over. how long does it take to heal? treatments?

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Wondering what conditions can cause swelling of the blood vessels almost all over the body, especially eyes, arms, legs?

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Continuous bruising and red spots that look like blood vessels that burst on legs for no reason blood works normal what could it be?

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Why are my blood vessels in my leg bursting?

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Does a blood clot in the veins cause a cold leg?

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