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Swollen ankles feet and knee red blotches and even puss ie sores on feet mainly but that could be from shrashing them a on going problem very swollen ?

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Get evaluated NOW: It is impossible to give you any real help over the internet for this problem. See your own doctor asap or go to the er. Infection is one possibility.

Answered 4/30/2019

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Vasculitis or infect: Could be vasculitis or infection. Medical workup needed asap.

Answered 8/6/2015

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