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I Have Purple Bruise Web Like Marks On Left Leg. What Could Be This ?
need help please! are my legs going to be cut off? purple bruise web like marks on left leg...but no pain, dont remember hurting myself and the mark went away just a tad, but came back...darker. ..noticed this in August 2010. seems like the mark is slowly appearing on my right leg as well...legs feel like theres not much circulation..but i wear skinny jeans. could that be one problem? please help. I will go see a doctor once my insurance kicks in, but can someone tell me something, im 28, im worried
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What you are seeing are PURPURA.this can be non specific or due to vitamin deficiency, platelet deficiency, vasculitis.Please see a doctor to rule out causes.
What you are seeing are PURPURA.this can be non specific or due to vitamin deficiency, platelet deficiency, vasculitis.Please see a doctor to rule out causes.
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