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What Causes Blood Rushing Towards The Legs Turning Shins To Go Purple?

Alright, I am a 5 7 and a half feet tall individual. I am 17 years of age, I weigh 152.6 pounds exact. Have an extremely healthy diet however,recently I have noticed and have even timed it when I am standing for minimum thirty minutes the blood rushes toward my legs turning my shins purple in color and my feet as well. My thighs appear to be fine however. Additionally, when the purplish coloring appears I realize that is from the blood collecting in my legs, it sends a pain to my legs and my veins become prominent on both of my legs. I have a history of diabetes in my family, however, nothing else in the family tree medically relevant. I generally eat very healthy to be even categorized as a diabetic, as well as, I routinely monitor my blood sugar and it goes not match that of a diabetic individual. Anyways, I realize this is a paid website but I was wondering if there was any over the counter medication that I can take to reduce my symptoms as well tomorrow I am going to start exercising again so that ll probably activate my blood flow as well.
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
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Geriatrics Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. It appears to be varicose veins.
2. Individuals who stand for a longtime are very much prone to it. The veins in the legs, due to long standing fail and hence blood stagnation becomes common. A color doppler of the veins will confirm the diagnosis.
3. It is not related to diabetes. Once, it starts, life style modifications and medical line of therapy can be tried (venous stockings). However, as it increases, surgical treatment (vein stripping) is the best option. Edema, venous ulcers are common complications. Meet a vascular surgeon for treatment purpose.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Causes Blood Rushing Towards The Legs Turning Shins To Go Purple?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. It appears to be varicose veins. 2. Individuals who stand for a longtime are very much prone to it. The veins in the legs, due to long standing fail and hence blood stagnation becomes common. A color doppler of the veins will confirm the diagnosis. 3. It is not related to diabetes. Once, it starts, life style modifications and medical line of therapy can be tried (venous stockings). However, as it increases, surgical treatment (vein stripping) is the best option. Edema, venous ulcers are common complications. Meet a vascular surgeon for treatment purpose. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.