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Is Swelling And Black Discoloration Of Ankle A Sign Of Blood Clot?
Got hit by a line drive on Sunday on my shin. Which swelled immediately like the size of a softball. tonight I noticed my ankle on the same leg is swollen with black coloring. Should I seek medical attention as I am concerned that is a sign of a blood clot
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Hi,
The trauma to shin getting a swelling followed by ankle swelling with black discoloration. This is due to dependent edema on ankle...following a hematoma. You can use ice bag to relieve swelling. You should consult a doctor, get an X-ray of shin done to exclude fracture in case it's painful. Treatment of shin lesion would take care of ankle swelling.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
The trauma to shin getting a swelling followed by ankle swelling with black discoloration. This is due to dependent edema on ankle...following a hematoma. You can use ice bag to relieve swelling. You should consult a doctor, get an X-ray of shin done to exclude fracture in case it's painful. Treatment of shin lesion would take care of ankle swelling.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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