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What Cause Purple Patch On Ankle,pins And Needles In The Toes?

I have a purple patch on my ankle and on the same leg I now have what I thought was sciatica but the pain has now localised to my lower calf hurtsmost when I stand in one place are the rash and pain related I just started getting pins and needles in My toes and hand on the same left side
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
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Hello,

It could be a vasculitis. Other causes have to be ruled out also. Consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Cause Purple Patch On Ankle,pins And Needles In The Toes?

Hello, It could be a vasculitis. Other causes have to be ruled out also. Consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician