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Swollen Lower Leg, Bruise. Applied Ice. Help
Hello about 6 days ago i woke up with a swollen lower leg and a small bruise the pain was excruciating. I put dome, ice on it to see if itvwould helpbwith the pain. Next thing i know the bruise is growing now 6 days later i three connected bruises in that spot one about the size of abtennis ball with two small one on t OP and, on on bottom. The large one, is dark blue and has a light gray whit circle of flesh in the middlevabout the size of a quarter
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
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Since you are having an excruciating pain at the site of the injury, a bone injury is likely. AN INFECTION IN THE AREA ALSO NEEDS TO BE RULED OUT AFTER A DIRECT EXAMINATION AND PROPER INVESTIGATIONS.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Since you are having an excruciating pain at the site of the injury, a bone injury is likely. AN INFECTION IN THE AREA ALSO NEEDS TO BE RULED OUT AFTER A DIRECT EXAMINATION AND PROPER INVESTIGATIONS.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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