A member asked:

Red blotch on my shin, no rash doesn't itch, just red i am a 69 year old female, as of lately my ankles and legs seem to be somewhat swollen.i take blood pressure meds.and meds to control non life threating heart palpitations.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary Engrav answered

If : If there is a red blotch on your skin, then it should be closely observed. If it became more red, bigger, had an advancing red line, was painful or associated with a fever then it would be reasonable to consult your physician regarding the rash.

Answered 10/3/2016

5.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Red blotch on my shin, no rash doesn't itch, just red i am a 69 year old female, as of lately my ankles and legs seem to be somewhat swollen.i take blood pressure meds.and meds to control non life threating heart palpitations.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary Engrav answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I'm having pain in my left arm and leg but my blood pressure and heart beat is normal and i'm still 18 so what do these symptoms show?

A member asked:

My mom woke up with a swollen arm and fingers. she also has history of heart prolems and is on blood thinners . her leg usually get swollen from retai?

A member asked:

I have heart disease and high blood pressure but one of my legs are swollen the right leg what is wrong?

A member asked:

Chest pains for a week. Went to ER no heart attack. Blood clot blood work was 500. Sent me home. Today leg is hurting and slightly swollen. ER again?

A member asked:

52 female swollen legs and feet, legs are bright red and warm at touch.I gained 30lbs in less than a week, i take thyroid med. Went to my dr, she ran blood work and it all came back ok. Had ultra sound of liver and heart and all is good. Seen my cardio dr

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

The inside corner and outside area is red and itches. No discharge. Heart Palps, prickles in cheast area, tingly feet (restless leg syndrome feeling)?

Why when I took my blood pressure in both arms and both legs by the ankle does the flashing heart flash on the both leg readings but not on the arm 1s?

I have a red blotchy rash on the back of both of my calves. severely itches but is also painful too. find it odd that its in the same spot on both leg?

I have a red blotchy rash around my vaginal area particularly between each lip and my leg. It itches and sometimes burns and I've noticed one bump.

I have had pain now and again in my right leg. Its not there just now, but my usual heart palpitations feel worse the past 2 days and I feel like on and off chest pain for 2 days. Scared I have a blood clot? How likely? Would pain come and go if so?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?