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Black spots on leg
Please refer to the image. Not able to walk properly and slight pain. Not able to lift leg properly .
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need more details please consult
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Very swollen legs with water and bruising.
You need to do the following,
1. Take Lasix (furosemide) 40mg tablets once a day
2. Tests for heart failure and any kidney problems
(ECG, CXR, Echocardiogram, Blood tests: CBP, KFT, LFT, TSH, HbA1C, lipid profile, INR. Urine microscopy. BP check)
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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The photo shows dark blackish-brown discoloration (hyperpigmentation) on the dorsum (top) of the toes and forefoot, along with visible swelling and redness around the affected area. Combined with your symptoms — inability to walk properly, slight pain, and difficulty lifting the leg — this is not just simple pigmentation.
This presentation is highly suggestive of chronic venous insufficiency with stasis dermatitis and possible early venous ulcer or secondary infection (cellulitis). The black spots are almost certainly hemosiderin deposition (iron staining from leaked blood due to poor venous return), which is classic in long-standing leg vein problems.
The inability to lift the leg properly + pain on walking suggests significant swelling, reduced ankle mobility, or muscle weakness from chronic venous hypertension.
Next Steps
1. See a doctor urgently (within 1–2 days) — do not delay:
• Vascular surgeon (best for venous disease)
• Or Dermatologist with interest in leg ulcers/venous disease
• Or General surgeon / Internal medicine if vascular specialist not immediately available
• In India, look for “venous clinic” or “varicose vein specialist” in your city
2. Likely tests/treatment the doctor will do:
• Venous Doppler ultrasound of both lower limbs — to confirm venous insufficiency, reflux, perforator incompetence, or deep vein thrombosis
• Ankle-brachial index (ABI) — to rule out arterial disease
• Swab from any oozing/ulcer area — if infection suspected
• Compression therapy — Class 2 or 3 stockings (20–30 or 30–40 mmHg) — most important treatment
• Elevation advice + wound care if ulcer starting
• Antibiotics (oral or IV) if cellulitis suspected
• Pentoxifylline or aspirin — sometimes added for venous ulcer healing
Health Tips
• Immediate home care (start today):
• Leg elevation — lie down with legs raised above heart level 15–20 min, 3–4 times/day (use pillows or wall)
• Compression — buy below-knee compression stockings (Class 2, 20–30 mmHg) from pharmacy (Tynor, Vissco, Sigvaris) — wear during day, remove at night
• Clean & moisturise — wash leg with mild soap → dry gently → apply plain moisturiser (Cetaphil DAM, Venusia Max, Atoderm) or liquid paraffin to prevent cracking
• Pain relief — Paracetamol 650 mg every 6 hours as needed
• Avoid standing/sitting for long → walk short distances every hour
• Do NOT
• Squeeze or scratch the area
• Use steroid creams without doctor advice (can worsen infection)
• Ignore if redness spreads, pus appears, fever starts, or leg swells more
This is very treatable — with proper venous Doppler diagnosis + compression therapy + elevation, most patients see significant improvement in pain, swelling, and discoloration in 4–8 weeks. Early treatment prevents progression to venous ulcer.
For a clear, step-by-step plan (which vascular specialist in your city is best, exact compression stocking type/brand, how to apply correctly, wound care if ulcer starts, when to do Doppler, and how to prevent worsening), please book an online consultation with me —
I’ll review the full photo, your symptoms, any swelling/colour changes, and give you a precise roadmap so the leg becomes comfortable and you can walk normally again.
Looking forward to helping you get relief fast — book now and let’s fix this properly
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It can be due to nerve injury,muscle pain/strain,high bp can also compress the nerve.please connect me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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The dark spots and difficulty moving the leg could be related to a circulation, nerve, or muscle issue and need timely checking. For now, avoid strain, keep the leg supported, and don’t massage the area.
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consult me for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Lasix 40 mg once a day
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
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