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What Causes Dark Leathery Look On Ankles?
My feet swelled about a month ago, I went to the hospital and was told I have high blood pressure and to wear compression hose, since then the swelling have went down but now my ankles have a dark leathery look to them and sometimes it is hard to move them. I never got the hose.
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I would suggest you to check the sugar in blood to rule out Diabetes as it may give that color in your feet.
Also check the blood circulation in your legs with Doppler Ultrasound examination.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I would suggest you to check the sugar in blood to rule out Diabetes as it may give that color in your feet.
Also check the blood circulation in your legs with Doppler Ultrasound examination.
Dr. Selmani
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