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Leg Injury, Bruising, Swollen. Negative X-ray. Taking Keflex. Have Indentations In Lower Leg. Normal?
I had a leg injury that is bruised and was very swollen. I had an x-ray (negative), but now the leg became slightly infected for which I am taking Keflex. That was 4 days ago and the swlling and infected area (redness) is going down. However, I now notice 2 very small indentations in the lower leg, where the infection is. Is this normal.
Sat, 10 Aug 2013
Hello.indentations of the leg after injury and swelling is normal.even though rule out tubrrculosis.osteomyletis of the leg.go for repeated x-ray.indentations can be due to fluid inside.use a short course of antibiotic
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