Should I Do Something About A Leaking And Bleeding Ulcer On The Lower Left Leg After An Injury?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jul 2018

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Question : Bumped left lower leg. Water came out for 2 and 1/2 days. never bled, left hole which is now slowly healing, I am on Clindamycin and a water pill. Leg is still swollen, What have I got?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload images of the affected area

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

This could suggest an ongoing infection of the extremity post injury.

I can certainly guide you thoroughly if you can upload images of the affected area.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 hours later)

Dr.

I have had an echocardiogram, results NO BLOOD CLOT. {Thank God{ also Have a left drop foot. Wear a brace. This swelling in left leg seems to be in the muscle [my version] but some of it is like a large blister. Water filled just below surface of skin.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (43 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are receiving right treatment

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The ulcer seem to be in a healing process.

You are taking the right medication.

This should hopefully resolve in 7 to 10 days.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T