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What Causes Swollen Legs With Red Sores?
my dad s legs and ankles are severely swollen and bright red with some open sores. He has been seen by a doctor who seems to think nothing is wrong; however, his legs are so swollen, they are tight. They are not warm, but severely discolored red / purple. He is taking a cholesterol medicine.
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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This could be a circulation in the legs problem, a deep venous clot in the legs, or cellulitis. I find it surprising the doctor didn't think anything was wrong since he needs doppler studies of the legs and perhaps a course of antibiotics
This could be a circulation in the legs problem, a deep venous clot in the legs, or cellulitis. I find it surprising the doctor didn't think anything was wrong since he needs doppler studies of the legs and perhaps a course of antibiotics
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