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What Causes Pain, Swelling And Discoloured Skin At Old Tibia Fracture Site?

Broke my tibia 3 years ago still have extreme pain and swelling skin always discolored but know stays red in one section and have developed sores that won t heal. have seen vascular surgeon blood flow is good but getting no answers to help my problem
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Thanks for querry

As per your history...

Is it associated with... fever or other complains.... may be due to cellulitis

First do Your suger level and complete blood counts..

You can start i.v antibiotics... like augmentine...

You will surely recover... nothing to worry

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What Causes Pain, Swelling And Discoloured Skin At Old Tibia Fracture Site?

Thanks for querry As per your history... Is it associated with... fever or other complains.... may be due to cellulitis First do Your suger level and complete blood counts.. You can start i.v antibiotics... like augmentine... You will surely recover... nothing to worry