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I have varicose veins it runs in the family and i notice i been getting bruises of blueish purple spots on both of my legs what would cause that.

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Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This is the only way you can find out what is causing this.

Answered 8/23/2015

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Cappillary rupture: Varicose veins cause back pressure on the blood vessels leading to capillary rupture and subsequent discoloration.

Answered 5/12/2013

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Varicose veins: The discoloration you are seeing sounds typical of varicose veins. See a phlebologist or vein specialist for an ultrasound. Check miamibeachvein.Com or phlebology.Org for more information and referrals.

Answered 1/20/2015

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