Question: My husband has a diagnosed hematoma on his foot, from ankle bone to toes. It was originally black, and after going to E.R. and being diagnosed on Sunday, then follow up with pcp on Tues. it has now turned bright red and is very swollen and extremely painful. He has been doing the RICE treatment, but the change in color and pain level is considerable. Is this considered an emergency, or is this how hematomas behave. He is on Eliquis, blood thinner. He is 75, and able bodied otherwise. thank you.

He was on a 4 day fishing trip, and when he came back it was swollen, then our 195 St. XXXXXXX stepped on his foot and within hours it turned black, now bright red. It is about 4" across the upper right of his foot and 4-5" long from the toes to the ankle. Surgery was not mentioned by either E.R. dr or pcp. He and I think it was the combination of doing such physically stressful activity on an ocean fishing trip for 4 days, then the dog stepping on it. I would imagine Eliquis plays a part in it, as do the doctors. I very much appreciate your kind attention to this....I sent the question at 2 a.m. so I guess that tells you that I'm concerned even with medical care we consider to be above average. Again, thank you...I sent in a question 20+ hours ago and no response....please follow up with the above asked question