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What Causes A Pus Filled Lump On Ankle Caused After Injury?
On 9/13/14 some friends of mine and I were on a balcony and it collapsed, we fell between 12-15 ft. I shattered my heel bone and broke my ankle and had surgery 11/14/14. Im still having problems trying to get my ankle to bend. But a few months ago I started having a lot of pain in my foot and noticed a lump right under my ankle that I had after surgery. It became really sore and 2 weeks ago it filled with pus. It eventually popped but now its starting to pus up again with yellow fluid and pus coming out. Its it infected? And should I go to the emergency room?
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Yes, based on the description provided, it is infected and you should be seen for treatment.
Either by your doctor as soon as possible (within 1 day if possible) or by emergency services.
The area needs to be incised so that the pus can drain better, antibiotics are also needed.
I hope this helps
Yes, based on the description provided, it is infected and you should be seen for treatment.
Either by your doctor as soon as possible (within 1 day if possible) or by emergency services.
The area needs to be incised so that the pus can drain better, antibiotics are also needed.
I hope this helps
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