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Suggest Treatment For Bruise On The Lower Legs
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 .
This is a pic of my leg .
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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Early cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
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.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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