Purple Legs: A personal inquiry

QUESTION:

Hi Ben

I thought i would take this opportunaty to ask you some questions I have with a client of mine. The problem is with her legs. As she stands her legs become a dark red and almost purple lines around what appears to be like round cells. When she gets out of the shower the same thing happens but the legs get red blotches on them. In addition to this she has a hard cellulite problem throughout her body. She is only 24 years old and 23% body fat. Is there any recomendations into treatments or remedies to cure this problem i would greatly appriciate any tips.

thank you

Crystal

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ANSWER:

Crystal -

From first glance, that sounds like she may be quite anemic, poor blood vessel health, a blood condition such as hemophilia, poor blood vessel tone, weak heart tone or some other cardiovascular condition. These are only potential conditions with your friend and in no way am I diagnosing her. There is no way to do so without further physical evaluation, ECG, blood tests and history.

You best be careful in providing treatments with her as it sounds too serious to meddle with without a specialist.

I suggest that she visit a hemotologist or cardiologist. A cardiologist is likely the better option.

This is the best information that I can provide and I believe it will benefit her well. I believe it is not what you were looking for but I do believe it is the safest option.

In health,

Ben