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Suggest Remedy For Red Swollen Bruise In Leg

Hi Doctor. I think I was bitten by a bug/insect/spider, i don't really know which. But I am really worried now because I have a big red swollen wound on my leg and the skin around it became dark/black; it looks like a bruise. At first, it was painful when I'm trying to move. It's been already a week. The pain got lesser but the wound is getting worse. What should I do? Please help.
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that due to bug bite there has been allergic reaction to the sting of the organism leading to swelling, redness and bruising can be due to rupture to any small blood vessels..
There is also a possibility that there is infection at the site of bite leading to increased swelling and worsening of the lesion..
I would suggest you to consult an Allergist or General Physician and get evaluated..
In case of allergic reaction he can advise you to take anti-allergics like Allegra and apply Steroid ointment over the swelling and do cool compresses..
In case of infection you can be advised to apply a combination of antibiotics and steroid ointment over the lesion..
A course of Oral antibiotics can also be advised..
If the lump is filled with pus Incision and Drainage can be done for faster healing..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedy For Red Swollen Bruise In Leg

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that due to bug bite there has been allergic reaction to the sting of the organism leading to swelling, redness and bruising can be due to rupture to any small blood vessels.. There is also a possibility that there is infection at the site of bite leading to increased swelling and worsening of the lesion.. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist or General Physician and get evaluated.. In case of allergic reaction he can advise you to take anti-allergics like Allegra and apply Steroid ointment over the swelling and do cool compresses.. In case of infection you can be advised to apply a combination of antibiotics and steroid ointment over the lesion.. A course of Oral antibiotics can also be advised.. If the lump is filled with pus Incision and Drainage can be done for faster healing.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.