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How To Cure Slight Bruising And Pain Of Lower Leg And Ankle?

3 days ago I fell on my knee on concrete. Slight bruising is beginning but on the second and third day after I notice my lower leg and ankle swelling. Today, from the knee down is really swollen. My fear is possible a blood clot? Trying not to go to the ER as I am uninsured.
Tue, 22 Aug 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history of swelling on knee, my treatment advice is -
1. Apply ice on the swelling twice daily.
2. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain and swelling twice daily for 5 days.
3. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist treatment.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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How To Cure Slight Bruising And Pain Of Lower Leg And Ankle?

Hi. As per your case history of swelling on knee, my treatment advice is - 1. Apply ice on the swelling twice daily. 2. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain and swelling twice daily for 5 days. 3. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist treatment. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.