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Should I Seek Attention For Possible Infection In Bruise And Edema Caused Due To An Injury?

I slammed my L shin against a wooden box on March 18. Instantly had a bruise and was somewhat painful to the touch. Now I have B ankle edema (L R). Edema does decrease when legs are elevated for a few minutes. The area of the injury is now red and warm. No red lines traversing up my leg. Should I seek attention for possible infection or seen how things progress in a few more days?
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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Hello
You got injury in the left leg ( shin part ) .
Redness and present with warmness i.e. an indication of inflammation of that part .But the swelling and collection of fluid ( edema ) over both ankles ( right & left ) is a cause of concern , may be due to these possibilities , these includes.
1 Septiicemia , this is due to injury and you got infection ( as red and warm ) . As you didn't mention the age because if age is more than 60 years suggestive of other diseases as hypertension, diabetes , congestive heart failure .
2 The next reason may be hypoproteinemia , diagnosis can be confirmed by blood examination for protein level .
3 Renal failure may be the reason , so get in serum creainine level , get in urine for sugar level.
In my opinion first of all consult a surgeon and get his opinion , if your age is more than 50 years .
If your age is 20 years then consult a physician and get his opinion.
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Should I Seek Attention For Possible Infection In Bruise And Edema Caused Due To An Injury?

Hello You got injury in the left leg ( shin part ) . Redness and present with warmness i.e. an indication of inflammation of that part .But the swelling and collection of fluid ( edema ) over both ankles ( right & left ) is a cause of concern , may be due to these possibilities , these includes. 1 Septiicemia , this is due to injury and you got infection ( as red and warm ) . As you didn t mention the age because if age is more than 60 years suggestive of other diseases as hypertension, diabetes , congestive heart failure . 2 The next reason may be hypoproteinemia , diagnosis can be confirmed by blood examination for protein level . 3 Renal failure may be the reason , so get in serum creainine level , get in urine for sugar level. In my opinion first of all consult a surgeon and get his opinion , if your age is more than 50 years . If your age is 20 years then consult a physician and get his opinion.