Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Red Ankles And Knees

Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014

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Mon, 8 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : I am having a problem with my left leg. It is swollen and red from my ankle to my knee. There is a noticeable lump on top of my ankle with firm swelling. I went to the hospital 2 days ago and they ran blood work and said that it was probably just retaining water and to keep it elevated. It has not gotten any better and is even more red than it was.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
hi and welcome

Detailed Answer:
This looks like mild soft tissue cellulitis and beside leg eleveation you need antibiotics,antiinflammatory medicines,apply cold compresses and in case of progression you need to have this ankle immobilised. But it should subside on antibiotics within few days. wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar