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What Causes Swelling And Dark Discoloration On The Left Foot?

I went to a theatre last week, Friday, May 7,...I felt something on my left foot...theatre was dark, could not see. When I came out my left foot was swollen and has been black and blue up into the toe area, sore to the touch. I can walk with no problem....the swelling has gone down, still black and blue....not sure what to think...can you help? Thank you
posted on Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are probably having an insect bite rash.
My treatment advice is -
1. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
2. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain and swelling for 5-7 days.
3. Apply ice on blue-black skin for faster recovery.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Swelling And Dark Discoloration On The Left Foot?

Hi. As per your case history you are probably having an insect bite rash. My treatment advice is - 1. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 2. Take a NSAID like ibuprofen for pain and swelling for 5-7 days. 3. Apply ice on blue-black skin for faster recovery. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.