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Hi! my mom has red dots in her left leg that don't itch or hurt. she sprained her left ankle last week. just a coincidence?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Red dots: This may be part of her trauma and may represent broken blood vessels. If they are not resolving or spreading; have her checked. All the best.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 5/31/2019

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A member asked:

Hi! my mom has red dots in her left leg that don't itch or hurt. she sprained her left ankle last week. just a coincidence?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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