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A 37-year-old female asked:
How is venous insufficiency diagnosed? i have visibly vascular legs and hands, sensitivity in calves behind knee, eyes get red and dry. red fingers. inflammation as indicated by elevated igg/igm, but esr and crp are normal. vasculitis?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a rheumatologist. Wish you good health!
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Venous insufficiency of the legs is diagnosed with an ultrasound. On the other hand vasculitis is best looked for by a rheumatologist who will take a thorough history & system review and then order appropriate testing in order to make an accurate diagnosis.
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