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Can Splotch On The Left Leg Causes Blood Clot?

Hello my wife is 24 weeks pregnant. She's discovered a reddish purple-ish splotch on the inside of her left leg by the knee. She' s concerned it may be a blood clot or could result in a serious blood clot. The splotch seems to go away when she apply's a heat compress and elevates the leg. Is this call for concern and should we go to Emergency Clinic?
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
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Hello,
You need to let her doctor look at this but it does not sound like a blood clot or anything that would lead to a blood clot. Dangerous blood clots are deep in the leg and do not show any skin changes.
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Can Splotch On The Left Leg Causes Blood Clot?

Hello, You need to let her doctor look at this but it does not sound like a blood clot or anything that would lead to a blood clot. Dangerous blood clots are deep in the leg and do not show any skin changes. Regards