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What Causes A Painful Bump On The Left Foot While Treating Pulmonary Embolism?
My 51-y-o husband was hospitalized for a pulmonary embolism four years ago that began behind his right knee. Yesterday afternoon, he noticed a pea-sized bruised-looking bump on the bottom of his left foot. it hurts when he walks. He thinks it could be a strained or inflamed tendon, but he doesn t recall injuring his foot. Any ideas what it could be?
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Is he on oral anticoagulant drugs? Possible mild trauma with oral anticoagulant drugs lead to hematoma formation. Other possibilities like fungal infection or bursitis or bone spur etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Elevate the limb check, PT, INR levels or X-ray of leg may useful. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor immediately he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Is he on oral anticoagulant drugs? Possible mild trauma with oral anticoagulant drugs lead to hematoma formation. Other possibilities like fungal infection or bursitis or bone spur etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Elevate the limb check, PT, INR levels or X-ray of leg may useful. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor immediately he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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