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What Causes Black And Blueness In Hands And Legs Having The Blood Flow Normal?
two weeks ago my lower leg turned black and blue. I went to the doctor and they did a ultrasound. and the blood flow was fine they also did blood work and they was fine also. last night my arm from my wrist to my elbow turned blue.what could be causing this? I am a 72 year male
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
this usually happens in peripheral vascular disease and if your doctor has got tests for these done with nil findings, nothing to worry.if you smoke then cut it and avoid extreme cold climate conditions.try some methycobalamin B12 tabs daily once for few days and wait and watch.
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