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I Have A Swollen And Very Tender Area On My
Question: i have a swollen and very tender area on my leg which appeared about a week ago and has been increasing in size. I wonder if I should be concerned and seek medical attention soon.
Brief Answer:
It could be Cellulitis or Abscess
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,it could be Cellulitis,i.e, Infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue or Abscess i.e, collection of Pus.
Another condition that has to be excluded is Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Colour Doppler of the lower limb will confirm the diagnosis.
Please consult your doctor,get investigated and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards
It could be Cellulitis or Abscess
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,it could be Cellulitis,i.e, Infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue or Abscess i.e, collection of Pus.
Another condition that has to be excluded is Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Colour Doppler of the lower limb will confirm the diagnosis.
Please consult your doctor,get investigated and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thsnk you.. I saw a doctor today and he diagnosed it as erythema nodosum
Brief Answer:
Nice to know that you met a Doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Nice to know that you consulted a doctor.
Wish you speedy recovery
Regards
Nice to know that you met a Doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Nice to know that you consulted a doctor.
Wish you speedy recovery
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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