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I posted my cbc results i wanted to add that my legs, hands, and arms are red and hot to touch. my legs have like purple areas(blood pooling?) they are swelling a little. i do have high blood pressure, and repeating utis. why are they doing this?

Q: i posted my cbc results i wanted to add that my legs, hands, and arms are red and hot to touch. my legs have like purple areas(blood pooling?) they are swelling a little. i do have high blood pressure, and repeating utis. why are they doing this?

: More details are needed. You should see a doctor in person. Is it possible you have a skin infection? blood disorder? liver problem?

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More details are needed. You should see a doctor in person. Is it possible you have a skin infection? blood disorder? liver problem?

Answered 3/21/2021

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A member asked:

I posted my cbc results i wanted to add that my legs, hands, and arms are red and hot to touch. my legs have like purple areas(blood pooling?) they are swelling a little. i do have high blood pressure, and repeating utis. why are they doing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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