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Door Fell On Shin, X-ray Negative. Badly Bruised, Swelling, Redness. No Relief With Cipro. Solution?
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door fell on my shin two weeks ago. I went to theER x rays were negative. Five days later followed up with internist who ordered x tay again, neg again. Minor scrapes but badley bruised (low platlets 125,000} all over. Several days later returned to internist because large bump now developed swelling, redness and fluid under the skin. Given cipro for ten days. Five days out swelling and redness getting worse.whom do I see now
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Door Fell On Shin, X-ray Negative. Badly Bruised, Swelling, Redness. No Relief With Cipro. Solution?
Hi Dear Welcome the platform of Health Care magic. Post traumatic hematoma has developed, And probabaly it is now infected. Need to consult orthopeadic surgeon immediately. He may incise and drain that infected hematoma. Relevant antibiotic according to culture sensitivity of pus to be used along with some anti inflammmatory drugs. And thus you will be relieved but some time you have to give to ortho surgeon. Hope the query is answered. Thanks