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What Causes Shooting Pain And Hard Lump On Ankle?
Hi - I had a shooting pain down my right leg for four days and on the fifth day I noticed a hard lump on my ankle which was very soar.The next day I got up and there was a big black bruise with a white lump on it.I did;nt hurt myself but the pain was very bad when Iwalked the pain would go right up my back,Is there anything to worry about,Thank You
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
If you have had varices on this leg, such lump can be a varicose vein with blood clot inside. This can cause local inflammation and a bruise similar to described by you.
Please do not wait with it and consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Dopplers ultrasound of leg veins should be done and heparine treatment considered.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
If you have had varices on this leg, such lump can be a varicose vein with blood clot inside. This can cause local inflammation and a bruise similar to described by you.
Please do not wait with it and consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Dopplers ultrasound of leg veins should be done and heparine treatment considered.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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