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I had surgery on my ankle and i just started to get really bruised around the toes 5 days after surgery. what could be causing it?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

Specializes in Radiology

Blood: Bleeding from the surgery drains to the lowest part.

Dr Hawkins agreed

Answered 7/5/2013

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