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Suggest Treatment For Bruising And A Red Lump On The Shin Bone

Have received a knock on shin bone 6 days ago. The foot has now filled with blood/ bruising - am left with a small red lump on shin tender to touch. Problem is that I am on Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation, which increased the bruising. Stopped the Warfarin now - when is a safe time to begin taking Warfarin again. I am fit and active 69 year old male. 177cm 85kg. Thank you.
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bruising and a red lump on the shin bone . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like hematoma , folicullitis , allergic reaction or local infection . You should take:
1. Antibiotics like Augmentin three times daily for 5 days.
2. Benadryl twice daily.
3. Apply ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT over the infection site to reduce infection and prednisone ointment on other itvhy welts as they will reduce inflammation and swelling..
4.Do not scratch the welts to prevent further infection..

If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Bruising And A Red Lump On The Shin Bone

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bruising and a red lump on the shin bone . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like hematoma , folicullitis , allergic reaction or local infection . You should take: 1. Antibiotics like Augmentin three times daily for 5 days. 2. Benadryl twice daily. 3. Apply ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT over the infection site to reduce infection and prednisone ointment on other itvhy welts as they will reduce inflammation and swelling.. 4.Do not scratch the welts to prevent further infection.. If condition doesn t get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari