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Is Hot, Painful To Touch Red Patch On Shin With History Of Bumping On Metal Bar Causing Bruise Serious?
Hi I bumped my shin on a wood and metal bar two weeks ago and had a large bruise for about a week. it all seemed to be healing well but in last two days I have a red patch that is hot and painful to touch. I am a 50 year old woman.
shall i see my doctor?
Thanks
shall i see my doctor?
Thanks
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It looks like you had some hematoma (blood collection) on your leg that now may be is inflamed or getting infected. So I would urge you to go to the doctor for evaluation and proper treatment with antibiotics or even drainage of infection if needed.
Wish you a quick recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It looks like you had some hematoma (blood collection) on your leg that now may be is inflamed or getting infected. So I would urge you to go to the doctor for evaluation and proper treatment with antibiotics or even drainage of infection if needed.
Wish you a quick recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
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