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What Causes Swollen Brown Legs?
My friend, whom I haven t seen in a while has dark brown swollen legs ,one being a little scalely. He says they have been getting worse, but has done nothing about them. I have urged him to go see a doctor, do you have any idea from my short description what can be wrong. He is 85yrs
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
In this age periphral arterial disease are common,that is the arteries get narrows and blood supply to put is insufficient,or a vein become blocked by a thrombus,so leg becomes swollen dark red,hot and causes pain.
If i was his treating doctor i would do
A doppler ultrasound of leg
Ecg
Echo
D-dimers
Than i would establish a diagnosis of either deep vein thrombosis or ischemic vascular disease.. a vascular sirgeon or a physician in your area will be better to consult
If i was his treating doctor i would do
A doppler ultrasound of leg
Ecg
Echo
D-dimers
Than i would establish a diagnosis of either deep vein thrombosis or ischemic vascular disease.. a vascular sirgeon or a physician in your area will be better to consult
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