Ankle Discoloration Specialist

Ankle Discoloration services offered in Sarasota, FL

Ankle discoloration can be a sign of an injury or serious medical problem involving your veins or arteries. At Sarasota Vascular Specialists, the team of board-certified vascular surgeons can find the root cause of ankle discoloration and treat it to reduce your risk of developing complications. Call the office in Sarasota, Florida, at the first sign of ankle discoloration or schedule an appointment online today.

Ankle Discoloration Q & A

What is ankle discoloration?

Ankle discoloration is a change in the color, texture, and overall appearance of the skin on your ankles. Your ankles could appear bluish, purplish, brownish, grayish, or reddish. The discoloration can be mild, moderate, or severe. Finding the root cause of it and being treated can reduce your risk of more severe problems.

What causes ankle discoloration?

A variety of blood vessel disorders can cause ankle discoloration. These include:

Diabetic wounds
Spider veins
Varicose veins
Venous stasis dermatitis
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)
Venous ulcers
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Blood clots

The earlier you seek treatment for vascular problems, the better your chances of avoiding complications.

How does my doctor diagnose the cause of ankle discoloration?

To determine what’s causing ankle discoloration and develop an effective treatment plan, your Sarasota Vascular Specialists provider checks your vital signs and discusses your medical history and symptoms. They complete a physical exam and could recommend you undergo an ultrasound or other imaging tests to find the root cause of your symptoms.

What are common treatments for vascular problems?

Depending on your condition and how severe it is, your Sarasota Vascular Specialists provider will recommend one or more of the following treatments:

Lifestyle changes

Making lifestyle changes can reduce some vascular problems linked to ankle discoloration. Examples include:

Eating nutritious foods
Getting regular exercise
Not smoking
Maintaining a healthy weight

Not sitting or standing for long periods can also reduce the risk of conditions that cause ankle discoloration.

Compression stockings

Wearing compression stockings or socks can improve blood flow throughout your legs, ankles, and feet to reduce the risk of ankle discoloration.

Medicine

Taking prescribed medicine allows you to control the causes of ankle discoloration better and reduce your risk of complications.

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy uses injections to reduce varicose veins or larger spider veins by closing the veins and rerouting blood to healthier vessels.

Endovenous ablation

Endovenous ablation uses light, radiofrequency, laser, or a medical adhesive to seal diseased veins, causing them to gradually disappear.

Surgery

Surgery can widen narrow or clogged blood vessels or reroute blood to reduce the unpleasant symptoms linked to vascular disorders.

To find out what’s causing ankle discoloration and be treated, call the Sarasota Vascular Specialists office or book an appointment online today.