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What Causes Swelling And Dicolouration In Shin And Ankle After Injury On Shin?

banged my shin 2 weeks ago. Immediate swelling about the size of golf ball. Also grazed the skin.Swelling has not improved at all, skin is red beneath for about 4 inches, inside ankle has turned blue.Scab is very dark, knocked off 3 days ago and another dark one has formed. Throbs constantly and painful to walk
Tue, 20 Oct 2020
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Hello,

Swelling and discoloration involving shin and ankle after injury do indicate hematoma formation and secondary changes. Following guidelines will help you:
- Local application of ice
- Keeping leg elevation over 3 pillow support
- Avoid pressure bearing
- Prescription antibiotics as penicillin or others anti-inflammatory medicines such as Diclofenac, Serratiopeptidase

Certain cases do require Incision and drainage for the unresponsiveness to conservative medicine.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Swelling And Dicolouration In Shin And Ankle After Injury On Shin?

Hello, Swelling and discoloration involving shin and ankle after injury do indicate hematoma formation and secondary changes. Following guidelines will help you: - Local application of ice - Keeping leg elevation over 3 pillow support - Avoid pressure bearing - Prescription antibiotics as penicillin or others anti-inflammatory medicines such as Diclofenac, Serratiopeptidase Certain cases do require Incision and drainage for the unresponsiveness to conservative medicine. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon