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A member asked:
I had a sudden onset of edema. my legs, feet and ankles are turning black/blue. what should i do?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
You need to be: Evaluated asap by a medical professional. There are many causes of swelling but sudden black or blue feet is not good. It indicates possible clot or possible pooling of blood, or even possible gangrene. You should seek immediate medical attention. Better safe than sorry.
Answered 4/5/2018
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See doctor ASAP: Need to see a doctor immediatly, you could be experiencing a blood clot.
Answered 1/11/2018
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Have it evaluated.: Sudden onset swelling with bruising needs to be evaluated as soon as possible.
Answered 3/31/2016
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