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Suggest Treatment For Dark Discolouration Of The Ankles
the ankles and lower part of the legs are discolored and swell really dark color and you can t scrub it off but it almost looks like a fungus Really loos socks he says feel better he takes blood pressure medicine, over 50, takes pain meds daily any ideas?
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
Hi,
It could be due to vascular causes like a varicose vein.
Consult a general surgeon and get a venous Doppler for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be due to vascular causes like a varicose vein.
Consult a general surgeon and get a venous Doppler for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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