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Suggest Treatment For A Leg Injury
I fell out of my truck while loading my bicycle a month ago this Saturday. It has not hurt to walk on it at all, but a month later, my lower leg is still slightly swollen, bruised, "tingly feeling" , feels really tight and is hard. Today I noticed that it is turning red and feels warm. I have not been to the doctor because it hasn't really hurt, except to touch it, but not to walk on it. I have not done any running or biking on it since it happened, but have done normal walking. Wondering if I need to go to doctor now, even though it has been a month.
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
Hi,
Thanks for writing here.
Firstly I need to know your age and if you have diabetes?
Slightly swollen leg,tingly and tight feeling,painful on touch,red and warm,all these features describe cellulitis of leg.
Therefore I suggest you to visit surgeon as early as possible.
With regards,
Dr.Akash Jain.
Thanks for writing here.
Firstly I need to know your age and if you have diabetes?
Slightly swollen leg,tingly and tight feeling,painful on touch,red and warm,all these features describe cellulitis of leg.
Therefore I suggest you to visit surgeon as early as possible.
With regards,
Dr.Akash Jain.
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