how can i asses the circulation of my legs?!
Question: How can i asses the circulation of my legs?
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Feel your toes-- are they nice and warm-- blood is getting to them. Press the nail of one of your toes until the nail goes white, then release-- normal color should return within about 2 seconds (called "capillary refill"). Feel top of both feet for the pulse (dorsalis pedis pulse)-- located in upper middle of top of foot. Should be easily felt with two fingers on the correct spot.
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Look at general color of legs-- do they look healthy or are they pale or bright red.
Make sure both legs are the same size and one is not more swollen or painful than the other.
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