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rash on both legs with ankle swelling and itching


Posted by linda

rash on both legs very dark around ankles soread to entire leg itchy and swollen ankles on a man age 80
 
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Symptoms that could cause you problem are: drug reaction; superficial phlebitis; deep vein thrombosis; and, other skin rashes.

You need to contact your physician for an appointment as soon as possible.

Until seen, keep your legs elevated above the level of your heart.  This will promote drainage of fluid out of your legs.  Also, apply warm (not hot) compresses to your legs as often as possible, which will help any inflammatory situations (including infection).

 

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