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Suggest Remedies For Redness And Bruises After A Fall

I fell awhile agon 2 times down the stairs I am 65 and I have a red area big on right leg lower abouve ankle and then I fell last week again and black and blue on same leg now hurts a little sweelled upfoot and leg I have thyroid so I swell from that to but brusies will not go away or the redness what can I do ? Rainy;
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,

You might be suffering from Hematoma. It has its own goals and will subside in few weeks automatically. No active intervention is required nevertheless you can do warm fomentation.

Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,
Dr. Atishay Bukharia
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Suggest Remedies For Redness And Bruises After A Fall

Hi, You might be suffering from Hematoma. It has its own goals and will subside in few weeks automatically. No active intervention is required nevertheless you can do warm fomentation. Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us. Regards, Dr. Atishay Bukharia