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What Causes Swelling Around A Bump Removal Site On Shin?

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Posted on Sat, 30 Aug 2014
Question: Hi.. i am a 49 yr old female. yesterday morning a dermatologist removed a nickel sized "bump" from my right shin. i received about 10 stitches and it was wrapped with an ace bandage. when i woke up the area below the bandage and my entire foot are very swollen.. i rewrapped the ace bandage slightly loser but it is 1:00 now and no change.. i pretty much stay off it and keep it elevated .. but the swelling is nasty.. is this normal and any suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Can you please attach a photo of it so I can give more precise answer?
Generally swelling is not a normal thing after a bump removal. It may indicate an infection of the soft tissues or some fluid collection in the wound area (hematoma).
If you have also fever, the swollen area is hard, you should consult a surgeon.
This is the best I can give not being able to see it.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (13 minutes later)
I hopefully submitted two pics... one of the leg swelling and one of the sutures
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Please go to ER. This looks like veins thrombosis. You definitely need blood work,
D-dimers checked and Dopplers ultrasound of leg veins. Heparine injections seems necessary.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 minute later)
i am alarmed ...but thank you
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
I am sorry but this can not be left without medical attention.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Swelling Around A Bump Removal Site On Shin?

Brief Answer: Detailed below. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Can you please attach a photo of it so I can give more precise answer? Generally swelling is not a normal thing after a bump removal. It may indicate an infection of the soft tissues or some fluid collection in the wound area (hematoma). If you have also fever, the swollen area is hard, you should consult a surgeon. This is the best I can give not being able to see it. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.