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What Causes Red And Blue Discoloration In Legs, Weight Loss And Fatigue?
My grandson is 16 and small for his age. I recently noticed that his legs are discolord with red and bluish areas under the skin. He has lost weight and has a lack of energy. He says is fine but complained that one heel hurts to walk on. Any thoughts.
Sat, 29 Jun 2019
Hello,
I do not like those discolored red and bluish areas under your grandson's skin. Although they might be related to trauma while playing, they should not last more than a few days.
As your grandson is small for his age, I think it's time you send him to run a few lab tests:
- cbc in order to check his blood cells
- urine analysis
- liver/kidney function test
- TSH/T3/T4
- Growth Hormone
Discuss this with his family doctor or pediatrician first.
All the best.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
I do not like those discolored red and bluish areas under your grandson's skin. Although they might be related to trauma while playing, they should not last more than a few days.
As your grandson is small for his age, I think it's time you send him to run a few lab tests:
- cbc in order to check his blood cells
- urine analysis
- liver/kidney function test
- TSH/T3/T4
- Growth Hormone
Discuss this with his family doctor or pediatrician first.
All the best.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
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