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Hematoma On Shin, Turned Red, Hot. Have Factor V Leiden, Long History Of Blood Clots. Medical Help Required?
Yesterday I fell off our porch and have a golfball size hematoma in the middle of my shin. Of course it is painful but today it has turned red and below towards ankle is red and hot. I have factor V Leiden and have a long history of blood clots. I am resistant to coumdin and take 150 mg lovenox injections bid. The fact it is getting hot is bothering me more than anything and like I said is very painful and sensitive. Should I go to the ER? Thank you. My email is YYYY@YYYY /
Wed, 6 Nov 2013
Hello,
thanks for writing thanks asking at HCM,
I have read your question,
your body is showing certain reactions to the haematoma , the pain and read this causing is generally the symptoms of it.
All the drugs you using seem to be all right. Since you said that it is hurting I suggest you to consult a ER or a general physician nearby.
Taking antihistamines and and painkillers as prescribed by the physician may reduce the pain within within an hour or so.
Wishing you a good health,
Dr K Sanga Reddy
thanks for writing thanks asking at HCM,
I have read your question,
your body is showing certain reactions to the haematoma , the pain and read this causing is generally the symptoms of it.
All the drugs you using seem to be all right. Since you said that it is hurting I suggest you to consult a ER or a general physician nearby.
Taking antihistamines and and painkillers as prescribed by the physician may reduce the pain within within an hour or so.
Wishing you a good health,
Dr K Sanga Reddy
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