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Have Large Red Spot On Both Legs. Painful To Touch. Should I Seek Medical Attention?
Question: I have large red spot on the back of my left leg and on my right leg. I feel pain when I touch it but I don't have any pain while I'm walking around. Should I go to the doctor?
Brief Answer:
Could be a benign skin condition
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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Given your description, isolated red spots hardly signify any serious condition. It could just be blood clot beneath the skin or may be a type of skin affection which could be of infectious origin.
I will love to have a view of it and if you could take some pics of the lesions and attach while replying to this message, I will be able to help decipher further what type of lesion that maybe. From there, I will be able to tell if it merits seeing a doctor or getting it treated at home.
Hope this helps and hope to hear from you soon.
Dr. Nsah
Could be a benign skin condition
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting on XXXXXXX
Given your description, isolated red spots hardly signify any serious condition. It could just be blood clot beneath the skin or may be a type of skin affection which could be of infectious origin.
I will love to have a view of it and if you could take some pics of the lesions and attach while replying to this message, I will be able to help decipher further what type of lesion that maybe. From there, I will be able to tell if it merits seeing a doctor or getting it treated at home.
Hope this helps and hope to hear from you soon.
Dr. Nsah
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It's warm when I touch the area also. Should I be worried?
I can't attach the photos
I can't attach the photos
Brief Answer:
It is very likely an infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If it is warm on touch, then it is most likely an infection and will require treatment with antibiotics and antiinflammatory mostly orally. You therefore need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Since these prescription medications such as cloxacillin, erythromycin, amoxicillin/clavulinic acid (antibiotics) etc and diclofenac, ibuprofen etc (antiinflammatory) I am not allowed to give you further details regarding the treatment and your doctor is better placed to do the medical evaluation and provide you with the needed treatment.
Hope this helps and wish you the best.
Dr. Nsah
It is very likely an infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If it is warm on touch, then it is most likely an infection and will require treatment with antibiotics and antiinflammatory mostly orally. You therefore need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Since these prescription medications such as cloxacillin, erythromycin, amoxicillin/clavulinic acid (antibiotics) etc and diclofenac, ibuprofen etc (antiinflammatory) I am not allowed to give you further details regarding the treatment and your doctor is better placed to do the medical evaluation and provide you with the needed treatment.
Hope this helps and wish you the best.
Dr. Nsah
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, I will make an appointment as soon as possible.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
I do wish you the best and feel free to come back to our site for more health support.
Regards
Dr. Nsah
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
I do wish you the best and feel free to come back to our site for more health support.
Regards
Dr. Nsah
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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