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Woke up with red spots on lower legs, have varicose veins, swollen ankles, and take high blood pressure meds?
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Doctor : Consider seeing a doctor for a check up as it is important to make sure it's not an infectious reason.
Answered 4/17/2013
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Need to be examined: With your history we can not tell you what caused the red spots and it needs to be examined by your doctor so make an appointment and see your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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