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Suggest Treatment For Itchy And Bumpy Skin In The Leg
I took a fall at the gym 2 weeks ago and fell hard on my left knee. I proceeded to bruise severely from above the left knee to my left ankle. The skin has turned bumpy and severely itchy in areas of the leg. What can I do for the itching and what causes the skin to bump up like this. It looks similar to dermatitis.
Thu, 10 Oct 2019
Hi,
It can be varicose veins that you have noticed now or got congested after the fall. However, cellulitis or subcutaneous tissue infection or even bruise or hematoma can present like this.
You need to get it reviewed by a surgeon and get ultrasound leg if needed. Anti inflammatory drugs like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be helpful for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
It can be varicose veins that you have noticed now or got congested after the fall. However, cellulitis or subcutaneous tissue infection or even bruise or hematoma can present like this.
You need to get it reviewed by a surgeon and get ultrasound leg if needed. Anti inflammatory drugs like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be helpful for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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