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How To Treat Bump On Leg And Ankle?

I have a bump on my leg on my ankle area and it had a white head so I popped it and stuff did come out but now nothing will it s super swelled and has a single line coming from both sides we thought it was an ingrown hair and now we are thinking spider bite what do I do?
Fri, 14 Aug 2020
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Hello,

If you have discomfort or pain you should limit your mobility. Since the lump is swollen get it clinically examined in the ER. Your treating doctor will aspirate it if the swelling is due to the cyst. He may need you to get a biopsy and blood tests done if surgical removal is needed. If it is an abscess, the doctor will drain and clean it. Antiseptic dressing will be done. You will be given antibiotics and anti-inflammatory for relief.

Neglected ankle lumps may cause complications like abscess, spread of infection to the blood stream, loss of mobility, tumors, cysts, gout, RA, OA, etc. Do not neglect, get treated. In the meantime to ease discomfort you can take Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS when needed.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Bump On Leg And Ankle?

Hello, If you have discomfort or pain you should limit your mobility. Since the lump is swollen get it clinically examined in the ER. Your treating doctor will aspirate it if the swelling is due to the cyst. He may need you to get a biopsy and blood tests done if surgical removal is needed. If it is an abscess, the doctor will drain and clean it. Antiseptic dressing will be done. You will be given antibiotics and anti-inflammatory for relief. Neglected ankle lumps may cause complications like abscess, spread of infection to the blood stream, loss of mobility, tumors, cysts, gout, RA, OA, etc. Do not neglect, get treated. In the meantime to ease discomfort you can take Naproxen or Combiflam, one SOS when needed. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician