DEAR DR. GOTT: My feet and ankles look awful. They are red, purple and black. I am otherwise OK. I have asked several doctors, but never get an answer. I would go to a specialist if I knew who to see. I am a 75-year-old female.
DEAR READER: Given your brief note, I cannot offer you any specific advice. Are you on any prescription or over-the-counter medications, supplements or herbs? Do you have a clotting disorder? When did the discoloration start? Does anything make it better or worse?
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