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I have some blue-ish blotches on my legs. not bruises. have had them before i can remember. blue veins also show. i have iron deficiency. causes?
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Many possible causes: Bluish blotches are difficult to diagnose without examination. They could represent blue nevi (moles) if they have the description of moles. However, blue blotches in the legs are often related to varicose veins and are due to long periods of standing. They can be painful too. There are other causes as well. Iron deficiency is unlikely to be related.You need to see a doctor for examination.
Answered 2/11/2014
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