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How Can An Infected Wound On The Ankle Be Treated?
Question: My wife suffered a broken ankle about 3 months ago. In the healing process she experienced a lot of swelling and was diagnosed with blood clots in her leg. She has since been cleared and given a clean XXXXXXX of health. Now it is very sore to where she can't wear a compression sock and she has a "red rash" on her lower shin. I am concerned it is infected or blood clots have returned. Looking for advice or direction.
Brief Answer:
Can be blood clot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain or swelling or a reddish rash that has appeared can be due to a blood clot. She needs a direct examination again and color doppler scan to rule out the blood clot. infection is less likely after it has completely healed.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be blood clot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain or swelling or a reddish rash that has appeared can be due to a blood clot. She needs a direct examination again and color doppler scan to rule out the blood clot. infection is less likely after it has completely healed.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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