Suggest Treatment For Bruise On The Lower Legs

Posted on Sat, 4 Jun 2016

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Question : I have a large bruise on my inner lower leg It now has a red spot in the middle which red and hot.

This is a pic of my leg .

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Early cellulitis

Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to see that you are having problems with a bruise on your leg. the picture shows the bruise and redness in its center. This is most likely the beginning of cellulitis of the leg. This is an infection and I believe you need to be seen by a medical provider today, probably an urgent care, and be started on antibiotics. Keep the leg elevated and apply ice packs.

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