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Are Swelling In Legs And Skin Discoloration A Cause For Concern?

I noticed swelling in my left leg today. In the chin area and the side of the leg. I also have 6 or 7 bruises or skin discoloration below the skin...in the area when the swelling occurred. The bruising and skin discolorations almost form a C . Is this cause for concern?
Mon, 6 Apr 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

It looks from your details that it can be due to following reasons:
- Injury to your leg
- Due to some medicines like anticogulant (like heparin)
- Due to clot formation in your veins
I will advise you the following to have relief:
- Check for any medicines you are taking for bleeding tendencies
- Apply an ace bandage from foot to above knee
- Consult to your doctor and get investigated for clot in veins if any other above reasons do not fits with your symptoms.

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

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Are Swelling In Legs And Skin Discoloration A Cause For Concern?

Hello, It looks from your details that it can be due to following reasons: - Injury to your leg - Due to some medicines like anticogulant (like heparin) - Due to clot formation in your veins I will advise you the following to have relief: - Check for any medicines you are taking for bleeding tendencies - Apply an ace bandage from foot to above knee - Consult to your doctor and get investigated for clot in veins if any other above reasons do not fits with your symptoms. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopaedic Surgeon