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What Causes Brownish Discoloration With Swelling On The Foot And Ankle?
Question: at night when i take my socks off my left foot is a dark rusty/redish-brown color with edema in my foot and ankle
Brief Answer:
It could be Venous insufficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Health Care Magic & Thanks for your question.
This seems like a problem of venous insufficiency. Is there any pain? Specially on standing for prolonged periods. If yes, it could be an arterial problem.
Is it involvement of one limb or both?
Please get a Color Doppler done of the affected limb & let me know.
If you can send me a picture of the limb I could get a better idea.
But do not worry, we will get to the root of the problem & find the solution.
Take care & do let me know.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
It could be Venous insufficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Health Care Magic & Thanks for your question.
This seems like a problem of venous insufficiency. Is there any pain? Specially on standing for prolonged periods. If yes, it could be an arterial problem.
Is it involvement of one limb or both?
Please get a Color Doppler done of the affected limb & let me know.
If you can send me a picture of the limb I could get a better idea.
But do not worry, we will get to the root of the problem & find the solution.
Take care & do let me know.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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