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