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A 35-year-old female asked:
I have brown spots all over my legs, have become more over years. and now my ankles/feet seem to be very swollen and hurt to walk when i first wake up?
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Dr. David Andreoneanswered
Podiatry 25 years experience
vein problem: If you are swelling a lot and there are pigmentation changes visible on your skin you should see a vascular specialist. This could be an early sign that your veins may have problems returning the blood back to your heart.
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