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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling In Ankle And Shin Injury

Posted on Fri, 3 Jul 2015

Question: I injured my shin 2 wks ago. There is a knot on the bone & also swelling & pain in ankle where leg was not hit. Worried about red area on ankle. See pics.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome
This doesnt look to me as something to be concerned about.
There is expected degree of redness after such injuries and I dont think that antibiotics are required or wound exploration as well.
Just be patient, leave scab to fall on itself and it will heal in 1-2 weeks,
Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (8 minutes later)

I'm concerned about the pain (whole leg aches/burns) and the bruise on the ankle. The pain wakes me up at night.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
need to do inflammatory markers

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I still don't think this is worrying but to be sure that there is no systemic inflammatory response,you should do leukocytes and inflammatory markers and Doppler leg ultrasound if pain worsens.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E