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Does A Painful Enlarging Bulge After A Fall Require Emergency Consultation?

Hi, my husband was playing tennis and slipped. He walked around after that and during the night the felt pain in his leg. He now has a bulging in his left feet that is painful. After taking Advil he was able to sleep. The bulge seems little and it is right between his little finger and ankle? It looks like a inflammation and the bulge is little darker than the area surrounding it. He is keeping it elevated and I have already applied cold pack. Should I take him to the emergency room or can we wait till tomorrow to see if it gets worse?
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.

You can show early morning to doctor.
Till time keep elevation .

You may need to do X ray and blood investigation.

If required you may need MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement.
Till time you can use supportive splint or brace.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Does A Painful Enlarging Bulge After A Fall Require Emergency Consultation?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. You can show early morning to doctor. Till time keep elevation . You may need to do X ray and blood investigation. If required you may need MRI ankle for soft tissue involvement. Till time you can use supportive splint or brace. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care