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Can venous problems cause cold foot/lower leg or is that only related to artery problems?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cool: extremities are usually from arterial issues the warm swollen extremity can be from venous stasis disease and or infection

Answered 9/29/2016

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You are correct: The arterial blood supply would bring warmth to the extremity.

Answered 8/29/2014

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