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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles Post Injury

Hello. I am a 39-yr-old female. 8 days ago I sustained a minor injury to my lower left shin (tripped over a guard wire and got a really nasty bruise - its still very present). Over the last 5 days I have noticed a dimple in my lower leg, in the front, just to the right of the shin, about 5 inches above the bruise. The only swelling I have noticed is in my ankle, but that is explainable as 3 weeks ago I sprained my ankle and I m not very good at staying off of it or keeping it elevated so it can heal. The dimple is concerning, and I want to rule out a bloodclot. I take Atenalol, Amlodepine, Estradiol, and Prevacid daily
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
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Hello,

I am sorry for the accident you had. Dimple is caused due to injured shin muscles. You should apply alternatively warm and cold compresses to disperse the blood clot (bruising). Keep your legs raised to ease blood circulation. Avoid standing for too long.

The swelling on your ankles could be due to Amlodipine use. Can discuss with your caring cardiologist to change therapy. Plus should check your kidney and liver to rule out respective damages.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Ankles Post Injury

Hello, I am sorry for the accident you had. Dimple is caused due to injured shin muscles. You should apply alternatively warm and cold compresses to disperse the blood clot (bruising). Keep your legs raised to ease blood circulation. Avoid standing for too long. The swelling on your ankles could be due to Amlodipine use. Can discuss with your caring cardiologist to change therapy. Plus should check your kidney and liver to rule out respective damages. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician