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Why do red spots appear on the legs? Could red spots be related to pressure disorders? What could be the reasons for these changes? The question is answered by the drug. Anna Mitschke.
What is the cause of red spots on the legs?
Hello. I am 43 and have a problem a few weeks ago. I have noticed that no matter how much I walk and whether I make more or less effort, there are signs of Red spots, are irregular in shape, red and sometimes pale pink, most often located on the thighs and calves, these red spots on the legs I don’t itch. It happens that they disappear very quickly, but sometimes they soften and disappear completely after an hour.
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I do not know what causes the red spots on my legs, I am not allergic, I do not take medications permanently, but I have a tendency towards high blood pressure. I do not go to a cardiologist, but from time to time I measure my own blood pressure and it happens that the second parameter is elevated. I wonder if the red spots on my legs could be related to my blood pressure abnormalities or if there is any other cause in my case. I would also like to add that I have not changed anything in my diet for a long time, I eat healthy, do not drink alcohol and do not use other stimulants. Please reply.
The doctor explains the possible causes of red spots on the legs
Any skin lesions of concern should be examined by a doctor. There can be many reasons for their occurrence. Before visiting a doctor, it is worth considering how often the stains appear. Are they accompanied by other symptoms? Do we associate the appearance of stains with any specific activity? Do you have similar symptoms in your family?
All this information will be helpful to the doctor. Perhaps you changed the washing powder that caused you allergic. Sometimes new cosmetics trigger an allergic reaction. Then the suspicious factor should be eliminated.
Skin lesions are sometimes a symptom of systemic diseases. In chronic venous insufficiency, there are rusty brown spots on the shin. Other symptoms such as a feeling of heaviness and fullness in the legs, numbness, painful calf cramps, and pain are often associated. Sometimes symptoms disappear when you rest and keep your legs up. Erythema nodosum is a condition that mostly affects women. It is manifested by the appearance of inflammatory nodules mainly on the shins, but also on the thighs, trunk, buttocks and arms.
They are accompanied by general symptoms such as fever, weakness, respiratory and digestive symptoms. Erythema nodosum can occur in the course of many diseases. They are infections with viruses, bacteria or fungi. It can occur as a drug-induced reaction, especially after taking penicillin. A number of systemic diseases of connective tissue such as systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, and systemic scleroderma are manifested by inflammatory nodules.
A common cause is sarcoidosis, inflammatory bowel disease. It can also occur during pregnancy or when using oral contraceptives. The list is very long and requires extensive diagnostics. It is difficult to say unequivocally what is wrong without seeing the changes. I suggest you make an appointment with your GP, who will decide on further treatment.
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