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What Causes Redness On The Ankles?
Question: I work up this morning and both my ankles were bright red. I had fallen asleep sitting in my recliner chair, with my socks (anklets) on. I also have some red rash-like lines around my calf on both legs. Yesterday, I wore knee-high stockings.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
The redness in the way you described can be normal reactive hyperemia due to postural effect especially if the redness subsided later.
However , if there is pain and swelling or associated history of hypercoagulability , prolonged immobilisation or travel then a dvt should be ruled our. Other causes may include buerger 's disease and peripheral arterial disease.
If these symptoms recur then workup can be advised accordingly in consultation with your doctor.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr. M.S Khalil
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
The redness in the way you described can be normal reactive hyperemia due to postural effect especially if the redness subsided later.
However , if there is pain and swelling or associated history of hypercoagulability , prolonged immobilisation or travel then a dvt should be ruled our. Other causes may include buerger 's disease and peripheral arterial disease.
If these symptoms recur then workup can be advised accordingly in consultation with your doctor.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr. M.S Khalil
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