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What Causes Bruising And Swelling In Left Foot?
Hi, my name is Terry, I have DVT in my left leg, the clot was behind my knee. I was placed on Xarelto 15 MG on the 4th of this month. The pain and swelling has gone down. However, today I have a bruise on that foot and one side of the ankle is a little swollen. As I can recall I did not bump the foot, I get up and move around once an hour but nothing too much. At night and when I prop up the leg, I have been positioning the foot/leg to the left, Just letting it lie there. That is the same side the bruising and the swelling is on, could the be the reason for it.
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bruising and swelling in left foot. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , injury , gout , corns and callus , soft tissue injury or venous insufficiency . I would suggest you to consult podiatrist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for foot problem , who may prescribe diuretic along with muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and take proper rest . Doctor may recommend orthotic devices like special shoe . You should reduce your weight by doing light exercises like yoga and altering your diet . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . For DVT you shoule consult cardiologist , who may prescribe anti coagulant .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bruising and swelling in left foot. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , injury , gout , corns and callus , soft tissue injury or venous insufficiency . I would suggest you to consult podiatrist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or x-ray along with blood test and urine test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for foot problem , who may prescribe diuretic along with muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory .For now keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes daily and take proper rest . Doctor may recommend orthotic devices like special shoe . You should reduce your weight by doing light exercises like yoga and altering your diet . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . For DVT you shoule consult cardiologist , who may prescribe anti coagulant .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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