What Causes Bruises On The Ankle In An Elderly Person?
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* Bruising around ankles can be
- Compression induced through particular posture adoption
- Unnoticed injuries or insult around the ankles
- Occasionally systemic disorders of some kind
Kindly provide some more details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Involve both ankles to same extent , which sides
2. Type , size , shape , color of bruises , duration , progress since beginning
3. Pain , itching if any
4. Systemic problems of diabetes , high BP
5. Taking any blood thinners
6. Ambulatory status level
7. Bruise at any other part of the body
8. If possible and no objection , kindly upload a high resolution photograph of that
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1 Both ankles
2 Large no particular shape
3 No pain or itching
4 High blood pressure under control
5 No
6 some problems relating to arthritis
7 No
8 No camera
Could Celebrex cause this?
Likely celbrex induced . recommendations provided in details .
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Thanks for the details .
* Likely drug induced side effect of Celebrex which has known as skin rash ,
bruises .
* Recommendations at present
- Stop celebrex temporary & observe for the regression of bruise over 2 - 3
weeks
- Ice application 3 times a day .
- Keep the parts clean with antiseptic liquids .
- Local application of turmeric paste will help recovery through its anti
inflammatory actions .
- Avoid sitting on floor cross legs .
- Remain ambulatory with light exercises at home till possible level .
Hope this will help you .
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Wishing fine recovery & future health .
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