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A member asked:
How serious is swollen purple feet? my disabled 58 yr old brother is in a chair 24/7 and won't go to a doctor. he has mytonic muscular dystrophy.
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Poor circulation?: Try to get him to move his feet,exercise a little. Keep his feet elevated.
Answered 4/11/2018
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