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What Causes Cool Sensation Around A Injured Knee
Question: My 7yr old fell yesterday on a rock and needed 4 stitches on his knee. I am noticibg today that below the knee od the injured side is cool to the touch. The otherside is warm(regular). Shoukd i b concerned?
Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms XXXX
There is no need to be considered about. As there is no discolouration of affected limb it's unlikely to be vascular injury. There is usually vasoconstriction ( temporary closure of blood vessel supplying the skin) which occurs as reflex secondary to injury sustained. This causes the affected limb to be colder than regular regular limb.
Keep the affected limb covered appropriately.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak XXXXXXX
MBBS, MS, MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
There is no cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms XXXX
There is no need to be considered about. As there is no discolouration of affected limb it's unlikely to be vascular injury. There is usually vasoconstriction ( temporary closure of blood vessel supplying the skin) which occurs as reflex secondary to injury sustained. This causes the affected limb to be colder than regular regular limb.
Keep the affected limb covered appropriately.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak XXXXXXX
MBBS, MS, MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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