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What Causes A Bruise Near The Ankle?
This evening I noticed a “bruise” on my leg near my ankle, no soreness. Within a couple of hours of noticing it, the size has increased to a little larger than a half dollar and has changed from blue to a bright red, no soreness, no fever. I returned from Europe yesterday and was on the plane about 10 hours. I am 72 years old. Am I dealing with a blood clot?
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, it may be due to injury or blunt trauma to that feet. Kindly do x ray of ankle to rule out possibility of fracture. you can apply crepe bandage. You can take tab. aceclofenac after consultation. Apply trombophob after consultation. Continue physiotherapy as advised. Take care.
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Dr. Shyam B. Kale
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, it may be due to injury or blunt trauma to that feet. Kindly do x ray of ankle to rule out possibility of fracture. you can apply crepe bandage. You can take tab. aceclofenac after consultation. Apply trombophob after consultation. Continue physiotherapy as advised. Take care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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