1. See a doctor urgently (within 1–2 days) — do not delay: • Vascular surgeon (best for venous disease) • Or Dermatologist with interest in leg ulcers/venous disease • Or General surgeon / Internal medicine if vascular specialist not immediately available • In India, look for “venous clinic” or “varicose vein specialist” in your city 2. Likely tests/treatment the doctor will do: • Venous Doppler ultrasound of both lower limbs — to confirm venous insufficiency, reflux, perforator incompetence, or deep vein thrombosis • Ankle-brachial index (ABI) — to rule out arterial disease • Swab from any oozing/ulcer area — if infection suspected • Compression therapy — Class 2 or 3 stockings (20–30 or 30–40 mmHg) — most important treatment • Elevation advice + wound care if ulcer starting • Antibiotics (oral or IV) if cellulitis suspected • Pentoxifylline or aspirin — sometimes added for venous ulcer healing

• Immediate home care (start today): • Leg elevation — lie down with legs raised above heart level 15–20 min, 3–4 times/day (use pillows or wall) • Compression — buy below-knee compression stockings (Class 2, 20–30 mmHg) from pharmacy (Tynor, Vissco, Sigvaris) — wear during day, remove at night • Clean & moisturise — wash leg with mild soap → dry gently → apply plain moisturiser (Cetaphil DAM, Venusia Max, Atoderm) or liquid paraffin to prevent cracking • Pain relief — Paracetamol 650 mg every 6 hours as needed • Avoid standing/sitting for long → walk short distances every hour • Do NOT • Squeeze or scratch the area • Use steroid creams without doctor advice (can worsen infection) • Ignore if redness spreads, pus appears, fever starts, or leg swells more This is very treatable — with proper venous Doppler diagnosis + compression therapy + elevation, most patients see significant improvement in pain, swelling, and discoloration in 4–8 weeks. Early treatment prevents progression to venous ulcer. For a clear, step-by-step plan (which vascular specialist in your city is best, exact compression stocking type/brand, how to apply correctly, wound care if ulcer starts, when to do Doppler, and how to prevent worsening), please book an online consultation with me — I’ll review the full photo, your symptoms, any swelling/colour changes, and give you a precise roadmap so the leg becomes comfortable and you can walk normally again. Looking forward to helping you get relief fast — book now and let’s fix this properly

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