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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Wound Spots On Ankle

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Posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2015
Question: I have red dots on both of my ankles that became bigger. some spots joined together to for a larger wound. one of my ankles is swelling and its hard to walk. they appeared suddenly and i dint have any pain the first day overnight became like this ...bigger spots swelling and hard to walk
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Answered by Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Insect bite reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to answer your query.

I were to suspect an insect bite reaction since it appeared overnight.
Advice analgesics(tablet ibuprofen 400mg twice daily for 3 days).
Application of Calamine lotion locally 4 times daily for 3-5 days.
Donot panic since it will subside gradually within the next 4-5 days.
Protect your legs(wear socks) when you go to sleep.
Identify it there are any insects/bugs where you sleep and take necessary actions.

Hope this answers your query.Feel free to post me for further clarifications you may have.Get well soon.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Wound Spots On Ankle

Brief Answer: Insect bite reaction Detailed Answer: Hi dear.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to answer your query. I were to suspect an insect bite reaction since it appeared overnight. Advice analgesics(tablet ibuprofen 400mg twice daily for 3 days). Application of Calamine lotion locally 4 times daily for 3-5 days. Donot panic since it will subside gradually within the next 4-5 days. Protect your legs(wear socks) when you go to sleep. Identify it there are any insects/bugs where you sleep and take necessary actions. Hope this answers your query.Feel free to post me for further clarifications you may have.Get well soon.