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What Causes Bruises And Pain On The Lower Leg Region?

I bruised my lower leg pretty badly 5 days ago. Now, my entire ankle is like a balloon and discoloring even though this isn t even the area I originally injured. The original spot is still painful, but my ankle is not. It seems to be getting worse by the day. Is this something I should go to urgent care for? Pain is not the problem for me, I m more concerned that it could be something like a blod clot. Any advice would be appreciated!
Thu, 5 May 2016
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hi ,
Welcome to HCM & Thanks For The Question

I have read your question thoroughly and it seems that you had severely injured your leg and along with that you might have twisted your ankle

as you said entire ankle is like a balloon and discoloring .. it may indicate localized collection of fluid and blood below the skin around your ankle
(Haematoma) which can be treated with medicines and rest

however you should not worry this much as this is normal after a mild injury but i will strongly advise u to visit nearby doctor to get it properly checked and to rule out if anything serious is there

i hope it will become better with anti inflammatory medication and rest
so see your Doctor As soon as possible

I hope it helps
Thanks Again


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What Causes Bruises And Pain On The Lower Leg Region?

hi , Welcome to HCM & Thanks For The Question I have read your question thoroughly and it seems that you had severely injured your leg and along with that you might have twisted your ankle as you said entire ankle is like a balloon and discoloring .. it may indicate localized collection of fluid and blood below the skin around your ankle (Haematoma) which can be treated with medicines and rest however you should not worry this much as this is normal after a mild injury but i will strongly advise u to visit nearby doctor to get it properly checked and to rule out if anything serious is there i hope it will become better with anti inflammatory medication and rest so see your Doctor As soon as possible I hope it helps Thanks Again