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What Causes Swelling And Bruising From The Knees To The Ankles?

I fell Saturday on my knees at work (concrete ) and my left knee is swollen down to my toes...my ankle is swollen with purple bruising. ..it hurts...i can bend my knee and flex my ankle...i thought it was getting better but woke up in Wednesday with ankle issue
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that due to falling there has been traumatic injury to the soft tissues and bruising that is causing purple discolouration is due to rupture of blood vessels and accumulation of blood in the soft tissues..
In case if you are able to put weight on the leg and walk then there dos not seems to be any bony injury..
But in order to confirm it you should consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and an x ray can help in diagnosis..
In case of bony fracture reduction and immobilization of bony segments with cast or splint can be done..
In case if there is no bony fracture then do cool compresses over the area..
You can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Apply Heparin gel as it will help in resolving the lump soon..
Elevate your leg while lying down and also limit exertion..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Swelling And Bruising From The Knees To The Ankles?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that due to falling there has been traumatic injury to the soft tissues and bruising that is causing purple discolouration is due to rupture of blood vessels and accumulation of blood in the soft tissues.. In case if you are able to put weight on the leg and walk then there dos not seems to be any bony injury.. But in order to confirm it you should consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and an x ray can help in diagnosis.. In case of bony fracture reduction and immobilization of bony segments with cast or splint can be done.. In case if there is no bony fracture then do cool compresses over the area.. You can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Apply Heparin gel as it will help in resolving the lump soon.. Elevate your leg while lying down and also limit exertion.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.