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70 Year Old With Discolored Knees. No Pain. Any Blood Circulation Problem?
Hi! I'm a 70 year old male. Noticed 3 days ago that both knees are discolored. Looks like blotchy red. First thought it was a rash or some type of alergic reaction. Than I thought it might be the beginning of gout which I had a few years ago. Looks like gout, but this does not hurt. Have a doctor checkup scheduled for Mon. Could this be the start of a blood circulation problem? Hard to tell, unless I was having a exam. Thanks.
Thu, 27 Jun 2013
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The discoloration of the knees could be due to a circulatory problem in the area or an inflammation in the knee joint. This needs a direct examination and color doppler scan for diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The discoloration of the knees could be due to a circulatory problem in the area or an inflammation in the knee joint. This needs a direct examination and color doppler scan for diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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