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Suggest Treatment For Red Knot On Shin
Question: i have a knot on my shin its red down my leg and warm to touch its got alot bett
er but still have mild pain when i walk or touch it also this happened once before about 6 mths ago
i am scared that its a blood clot and my doctor can not see me until frid
ay
er but still have mild pain when i walk or touch it also this happened once before about 6 mths ago
i am scared that its a blood clot and my doctor can not see me until frid
ay
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
If you have a swollen red area on the leg,warm to touch and you have no history of injury in the leg, then superficial thrombophlebitis(inflammation and thrombosis in small veins under the skin) and cellulitis (acute infection of the skin) should be taken in consideration.
It would be really helpful if you could provide a picture of the affected area to give you a better judgement.
I know that this sound frightening but it rarely causes serious complications and usually resolves in 2-3 weeks.
You should keep the leg elevated when you rest (over the level of hips).
Take Ibuprofen for the pain and swelling.You can try Ibuprofen gel.
Compression stocking are recommended until the inflammation subsides.
Usually this condition last up to 2-3 weeks and the recovery is complete.Complications are rare and include :infections ,blood clot extension .
Complications are suspected when the symptoms of pain and swelling get worse.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
If you have a swollen red area on the leg,warm to touch and you have no history of injury in the leg, then superficial thrombophlebitis(inflammation and thrombosis in small veins under the skin) and cellulitis (acute infection of the skin) should be taken in consideration.
It would be really helpful if you could provide a picture of the affected area to give you a better judgement.
I know that this sound frightening but it rarely causes serious complications and usually resolves in 2-3 weeks.
You should keep the leg elevated when you rest (over the level of hips).
Take Ibuprofen for the pain and swelling.You can try Ibuprofen gel.
Compression stocking are recommended until the inflammation subsides.
Usually this condition last up to 2-3 weeks and the recovery is complete.Complications are rare and include :infections ,blood clot extension .
Complications are suspected when the symptoms of pain and swelling get worse.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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