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What Causes Pain, Redness And Swelling In The Thigh?

Posted on Fri, 16 Sep 2016

Question: Today when I got home from work, I noticed two swollen areas on my left thigh, just above my knee (one right above my knee, the other more to the inside of my thigh). They are red and sore, maybe a little warm to the touch. They are not round swellings, but feel like a portion of a garden hose under my skin. I do rest my left arm on my left leg when I bend down to scoop out my cat's litter box, so maybe I bruised the area? I am female, 60 years old, about 60 pounds overweight with a sedentary secretarial job. Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Red and sore swellings which are warm to touch goes in favour of infectionand associated inflammation.
I prescribe antibiotic like Linezolid 600mg tablet twice daily along with anti inflammatory tablet twice daily to my patients with similar complaints.
Nothing to worry.It will come down.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and get appropriate prescription.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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