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A 46-year-old female asked:

I have swelling and bruising on both legs below the knee and above the ankle. there is soreness/slight pain when i stand or walk that i don't feel when laying down. it came on about 35 hours ago. i have no history of clotting, but my mother does?

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Dr. Norman Chideckel
Vascular Surgery 44 years experience
Bruising: to be safe get a venous ultrasound dvt not most likely any history of trauma or back related issues as the symptoms are bilateral and also have bruising would suggest evaluation as soon as possible
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