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My gramma was told she has blood clots from ber ankle up to abdomen. she has red & purple spots on leg. any thought what they are??
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Vasculitis: These may be due to inflammation of blood vessels. Usually these spots do not fade when pressed firmly with a finger - "non blanching."
Answered 5/9/2016
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