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What Causes Discoloration Of Foot And Ankle Along With Swelling?

I have discoloration on top of my foot and ankle. It started at the ankle and is traveling down the top of my foot towards the toes. There is swelling and pain ( like a sprain) I have need wearing an ankle brace seem to feel ok when on but can t use for to long or foot starts to throb
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
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thanks for posting to hcm,
discoloration and swelling in legs most commonly occurs from varicose veins it is the problem in valves of lower legs. can i know your profession?
for swelling you can take chymotrypsin but to get complete cure you need to undergo dopplers ultrasound and treat the issue with help pf surgeon.
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What Causes Discoloration Of Foot And Ankle Along With Swelling?

thanks for posting to hcm, discoloration and swelling in legs most commonly occurs from varicose veins it is the problem in valves of lower legs. can i know your profession? for swelling you can take chymotrypsin but to get complete cure you need to undergo dopplers ultrasound and treat the issue with help pf surgeon.