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What Does A Pain And Redness On The Lower Leg Indicate?
Hi, I am 53 yo male; a red area showed up on my leg tonight. It looks like I got hit with a tennis ball, but I wasn t It is slightly above my ankle below my calf. It is not raised, can t find bite or tick. Slightly sensensitive to touch, but not too bad. When I stand feels like very mild muscle cramp. Red area is warm to touch. Should I be concerned or can I watch it overnight.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This may be contact dermatitis, some insect bite or an infection. If localized and you are otherwise fine, and its not spreading, I hope it won't be much serious whatever is the diagnosis. You can see it for a day, if not resolving then you can see your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This may be contact dermatitis, some insect bite or an infection. If localized and you are otherwise fine, and its not spreading, I hope it won't be much serious whatever is the diagnosis. You can see it for a day, if not resolving then you can see your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman
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