I Bruised My Shine And Developed A Hard Knot About 2weeks Ago My Ankle Swelled
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : I bruised my shine and developed a hard knot about 2weeks ago my ankle swelled a few times and bruising appeared a few days from the knot to my ankle  Is this normal?
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
The symptoms are normal and related to the injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms are probably related to the injury.
The symptoms are completely normal.
They are related to the inflammatory process in the area.
I recommend to use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation.
I also suggest using cold compresses for local application at the bruised area.
Thee symptoms will probably relieve on its own in a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    
                            The symptoms are normal and related to the injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms are probably related to the injury.
The symptoms are completely normal.
They are related to the inflammatory process in the area.
I recommend to use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation.
I also suggest using cold compresses for local application at the bruised area.
Thee symptoms will probably relieve on its own in a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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