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What Causes Bruising And Swelling On The Ankle And Foot?

i hit my shin 10 days ago and it has a big cut. it has been bruised & swollen since with swelling and bruising into the ankle and foot. i had an xray 4 days after accident and they said no fractures. the cut is red around it and the swelling doesn t seem to be getting better. altho in the mornings it isn t as bad as end of day. is this normal? could cut me infected or is red a sign of healing? i just got to end and i have to pay for answer? i thought this was webmd site and free info...
Fri, 5 Jul 2019
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Hello,

Some redness and swelling on the wound edges are normal. On the other hand, redness and swelling can also be signs of secondary infection of the wound. If you have any fever or fatigue or if you notice that the redness is more than 1 cm from the edge of the wound or the wound is oozing, this may be due to infection and you may need oral antibiotics.

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

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Bruising And Swelling On The Ankle And Foot?

Hello, Some redness and swelling on the wound edges are normal. On the other hand, redness and swelling can also be signs of secondary infection of the wound. If you have any fever or fatigue or if you notice that the redness is more than 1 cm from the edge of the wound or the wound is oozing, this may be due to infection and you may need oral antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician