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What Causes Swelling And Discolouration In Lower Legs?
Question: I have bruised coloring on my left calf muscle to my ankles behind my legs and both my legs are swelling up daily, also there is what seems to be freckling that is spreading rapidly, my wife says it looks purple, I was wondering if it may be a blood pressure issue....because when I wear sox they leave an indent all around the lower calf and this is something I've never experienced but I am going to be 49 in December....I was a catcher / pitcher most of my adult baseball life...
Can you give me some insight on discoloring of legs and freckling/ swelling
Can you give me some insight on discoloring of legs and freckling/ swelling
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Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. are they on any other part of the body as well?
3. is there any history of itching over it ?
4. anyone else in the family also having this problem?
5. have you observed swelling of veins on legs or its generalized swelling?
6. if there is any purple discoloration of skin then share a clear close image of that area as well
7. are you on any kind of medication?
8. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. are they on any other part of the body as well?
3. is there any history of itching over it ?
4. anyone else in the family also having this problem?
5. have you observed swelling of veins on legs or its generalized swelling?
6. if there is any purple discoloration of skin then share a clear close image of that area as well
7. are you on any kind of medication?
8. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1. 6 Months on and off but more Frequent now...last 2 months..
2. No , Swelling and discoloration is limite to rear of left leg, I have had 2 knee surgery's on that side, both legs are swollen though.
3.No, but in the last week I have been scratching the area....I have itching around my waistline but I assume thats from my sweaty pants from working and driving
4.No.....
5.Yes, usually after being on my feet all day....veins not much difference than without swelling.
6.(Will send picture tonight, still in office...,)
7. No, I do smoke Medical Marijuana... maybe 3 times a week....
8. My Mother was epeleptic in 70's and Early 80's but was cured through medicaton in the late 80's no Diabetes in Immmediate Family but I do have a heavy Sugar intake habit....
2. No , Swelling and discoloration is limite to rear of left leg, I have had 2 knee surgery's on that side, both legs are swollen though.
3.No, but in the last week I have been scratching the area....I have itching around my waistline but I assume thats from my sweaty pants from working and driving
4.No.....
5.Yes, usually after being on my feet all day....veins not much difference than without swelling.
6.(Will send picture tonight, still in office...,)
7. No, I do smoke Medical Marijuana... maybe 3 times a week....
8. My Mother was epeleptic in 70's and Early 80's but was cured through medicaton in the late 80's no Diabetes in Immmediate Family but I do have a heavy Sugar intake habit....
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. The symptoms are suggestive of Eczema. It usually is multi factorial and takes a while to resolve. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
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- apply Vaseline over skin twice a day
- don't wear tight clothes
- apply Betamethasone 1mg over the rash area
- avoid scratching the area else it might leave scar
Hopefully you will see improvement in 3-4 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Please see descripiton
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. The symptoms are suggestive of Eczema. It usually is multi factorial and takes a while to resolve. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
-
- apply Vaseline over skin twice a day
- don't wear tight clothes
- apply Betamethasone 1mg over the rash area
- avoid scratching the area else it might leave scar
Hopefully you will see improvement in 3-4 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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