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Suggest Remedies For Bruising And Cuts In My Leg

I was swimming today and slipped into the pool and my leg hit the concret as I fell in. When i got out to look at it i had already started to bruise then had a small cut that had white all in it. After 5 mins the cut began to bleed and the area was very bruised and inflamed! Its now been several hours and my leg is in lots of pain to touch, and even walk!

Wed, 5 Jul 2017

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Dermatologist, Dr. AKRITI GARG's Response

hi,
thank you for putting a query on HCM.
as per your history, you had a trauma.
my treatment advise would be:
1. don't worry much as wound will take at least 7 days for healing.
2. regular dressing and maintain hygiene.
3. rest your leg. do not stress on leg by walking much.
4. you may take a course of antibiotics preferably of cephalosporin group for 5 days.
5. you may take tab ibuprofen for pain.
6. also, Betadine ointment twice a day can be applied over wound for dressing.
consult a dermatologist nearby for antibiotics.
wishing you good health.
thank you

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