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Red spot on ankle, does not hurt while laying down; throbs with pain when standing and turns dark red.
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Throbbing ankle pain: Have you ever had trauma to your ankle? It is possible the you may have an aneurism in your ankle. It heeds to be checked by vascular surgeon perhaps.
Answered 1/22/2013
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Venous Insufficiency: Likely you have venous stasis of venous insufficiency. You leg veins may not be carrying blood upwards, and as such, the fluid in the blood leaks out into the lower legs. Hemosiderin deposits can stain the legs a brownish, reddish color. Consider use of support hose or seeing a doctor specializing in vein disease.
Answered 9/29/2020
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