Suggest Remedies For A Rash On The Ankle

Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016

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Question : I have a rash on my ankles and insides of my legs after being on my feet for over 14 hours. I am 53 years old. Is there a treatment for this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

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Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to comment further

Are you using anti platelet medication such as aspirin or clopidogrel
Are you using blood thinners like warfarin or rivaroxaban
Have you had a history of any DVT
Have you had a history of any bleeding disorder

Wishing you best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (44 minutes later)

No to all

So, what should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (29 hours later)

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Hello again

Based on your description and replies, it's likely to be subcutaneous hemorrhage due to excessive work load.

NSAIDs, bed rest, local ice application and elevation of feet should be enough.

If the rash/bleed persists or worsens then a doppler ultrasound of the lower limbs and blood counts can be done. For the time being the above conservative approach should suffice.

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar