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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankle And Painful Bruise On Shin Area Post Injury
Question: I BADLY BRUISED MY SHIN ABOUT A WEEK AGO WHEN I RUSHED INTO A METAL OBJECT IN THE DARK. IT WAS VERY PAINFUL THEN, AND REALLY HASN'T IMPROVED MUCH. EVERYDAY IT HAS SWELLING AROUND MY SOCK, AND IT IS SORE TO WALK-ALITTLE STIFF TO MOVE MY FOOT, MOSTLY IN THE MORNING. I AM STUBBORN AND CONTINUE TO WALK AROUND THINKING IT WILL GET BETTER-BUT LAST NIGHT I NOTICED THAT IF I PRESSED MY FINGER IN-MY IMPRESSION STAYED FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE AND QUITE DEEP, AND THE LEG FEELS LIKE WATER RUNNING DOWN IT.?? SHALL I GO IN TO ER?
Brief Answer:
photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility that the lymphatic channels have been damaged following injury.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar. You can also let them know to upload the photos to Query ID: 147321
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Thank you
photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
There is a possibility that the lymphatic channels have been damaged following injury.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar. You can also let them know to upload the photos to Query ID: 147321
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Brief Answer:
rest and stocking
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs and sorry for delay in reply.
I can see the swelling is mainly localised to the injury area.
This suggests you have got a soft tissue injury.
It's best if you can use an elastic stocking and give maximum rest to your leg.
Walking around is going to increase the symptoms.
An x ray is also advised as minor hairline fractures can lead to such symptoms.
However rest is most important.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
rest and stocking
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs and sorry for delay in reply.
I can see the swelling is mainly localised to the injury area.
This suggests you have got a soft tissue injury.
It's best if you can use an elastic stocking and give maximum rest to your leg.
Walking around is going to increase the symptoms.
An x ray is also advised as minor hairline fractures can lead to such symptoms.
However rest is most important.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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