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I am a 52 year old caucasion male weighing around 250 ...


Sent to Health Experts June 06, 2006 7:20 p.m.

I am a 52 year old caucasion male weighing around 250 pounds. About 2 months ago, my right foot started swelling up. At first it had a reddish tint, but that went away. Unfortunately, the swelling has not gone away. I've also noticed that I have bulging veins on the lower right calf above the right ankle. They aren't blue like vericose, just bulging. I don't have health insurance or a doctor.

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June 09, 2006 8:55 a.m. (2 days and 13 hours later)
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This sounds as though you have some circulation issues that need attention, it is important even without insurance that you be seen regarding this as circulation issues can turn serious especially if this has been apparent for two months. I would recommend that you be seen at your local ER as they will set up a payment plan and cannot refuse service regardless of ability to pay and will set up to where you can pay 10-25 dollars a month and since this could turn serious and cause other health issues such as heart trouble I do highly advise you having this further evaluated for your health safety.

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