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Suggest Treatment For Redness, Knot And Bruising On Shin Bone

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015

Question: Hi - this query is a followup to my earlier question. My bruise is warm to touch, has a knot in the center on the shin bone, my temp is 99.7, and there is now redness around the bruise and sore-muscle-like pain on the outside of my calf near the bone but onthe side. Ive read online these could be signs of a blood clot and/or an infection. Im obvioulsy most worried about the possiblity of a blood clot. Ive attached two new photos showing the redness.

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Infection looks to be the csuse

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you
I have gone through your query carefully and it is superficial infection (folliculitis ),most likely following the hair removal procedure .
My suggestion is to take antibiotic like Augmentin along with anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen . Get it prescribed by your local doctor .You will be better in few days time.It is not a blood clot.

Hope this answers your query.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (10 hours later)

So, the hard bump in the center of the bruise is of no concern? And the fact that the bruised area is warmer than the aurfounding skin is fine? Just making double sure. Thanks .

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
These are sign of lnfection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You are welcome
You need not to worry about it,as these are sign of infection and will subside once the infection is over.So be at ease.
Wishing you best of health and wealth in new year
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (3 minutes later)

A bruise infection? Or bone? Do i need to get antibiotics for it or can i wait ti see if it gets better or worsens? Im movig across the country tomorrow and driving 12 hours/750 miles so i dont want to go to the doctor unless i have to

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Preferably should have antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's recommended to have antibiotic course as soon as possible along with Ibuprofen.If it is not possible right now, then have the medicine once you have reached the destination . Meanwhile you can have Ibuprofen.
Have safe journey
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar