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What Causes A Large Red Patch Above The Knee With Soreness In Knees Post Childbirth?

Hi. I have recently had my first baby 9 weeks ago. I m now on the combined pill but no other meds. But 2 days ago I have noticed a large red patch above my left knee. This patch is hot to touch and also feels quiet hot under clothes. I also have been experiencing very sore knees after having my baby too ( maybe the weight gain and loss?) Hope you can help.
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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The red patch may be caused by a local skin infection.Since hot to touch, that may be an inflammatory response suggesting infection.It could also be caused by a local skin irritation.Your pills may not have any such side effects.Sore knees after birth may just be linked to physiologic changes post birth and some fitness exercises may take care of it.
I will suggest you take an anti-inflammatory pain medication like ibuprofen and observe.If the patch does not regress or redness and pain persist, you see your Doctor to examine the spot to exclude an infection.
Hope my answer will help you
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What Causes A Large Red Patch Above The Knee With Soreness In Knees Post Childbirth?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM The red patch may be caused by a local skin infection.Since hot to touch, that may be an inflammatory response suggesting infection.It could also be caused by a local skin irritation.Your pills may not have any such side effects.Sore knees after birth may just be linked to physiologic changes post birth and some fitness exercises may take care of it. I will suggest you take an anti-inflammatory pain medication like ibuprofen and observe.If the patch does not regress or redness and pain persist, you see your Doctor to examine the spot to exclude an infection. Hope my answer will help you Best regards