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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Leg After An Injury?

I had a fall about 2 months ago and landed with all my weight on my knee. My entire leg from the knee down was severely bruised and the bruising extended down to the top of my foot and around to the bottom of the foot. I went to out patient twice and several x-rays were taken of my knee, shin, and ankle and I also had 2 ultra sounds from the groin down to the ankle. All were normal. The bruising went away, however, now my ankle, foot, and entire leg from the knee down are very swollen and very sensitive to touch. I get stab-like pains that generate from the ankle up the shin. I have also developed a rash on my shin. After 2 months, I would have thought that the swelling would have disappeared, however, it is as bad as the day of the injury. Do you have any ideas as to why the leg is still swollen and causing pain and I have developed a rash?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per the narration of the issue, the swelling with pain indicates cellulitis below the skin.

In our clinic, I recommend to admit the patient for intravenous antibiotics, leg elevation and other supportive care to heal the issue faster and without complications of secondary infection.

Wish you great day.

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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Leg After An Injury?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per the narration of the issue, the swelling with pain indicates cellulitis below the skin. In our clinic, I recommend to admit the patient for intravenous antibiotics, leg elevation and other supportive care to heal the issue faster and without complications of secondary infection. Wish you great day. Thanks.