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A 55-year-old female asked:
Foot and lower calf swelling w/fluid retention, blue surface and spider veins, red blotch here and there that follow lower veins?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

Dr. David Youmansanswered
Interventional Radiology 28 years experience
Discolored leg: You should see a physician immediately to have this evaluated. It will be very important to rule out venous thrombosis, which can be very serious.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. James Cullingtonanswered
Plastic Surgery 28 years experience
Swelling of legs: You need a md eval for cardiac edema venous insuffiency arterial disease and kidney failure these are just a few of cause time to to see you md.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 7, 2018
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