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Why would a foot and leg turn bluish red when upright after scl surgrry?
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Blood Clot : It's possible you might have a blood clot in the leg, i would get to the nearest er asap and have them do a vascular exam.
Answered 9/24/2016
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Clot: Sounds like you might be getting a clot. Go to the er and get it evaluated asap.
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