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What Does A Bruise Around The Left Ankle Indicate?

I have been doing physical work (plumbing) in a confined area under my raised home. I noticed bruising around the left ankle and sharp pain in my left calf when palpitated. I recently saw my doctor and was found to be in good health, although there was swelling around my ankle where the elastic band of my sock makes contact. I plan to ask to see my doctor in the morning. No hospitals or doctors nearby, so do you feel that waiting til morning is a tolerable risk. Otherwise, I feel fine. I am 64 years old; my last bp was 110/70; 60 pulse .
Sat, 17 Nov 2018
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Hi,

The swelling around your left ankle with an elastic band compressing on the swollen ankle with dependent edema due to standing work seems to have increased stagnant blood around ankle this leading to bruises on the skin.

You should loosen the elastic socks, raise the foot by placing it on a pillow and wait until morning to meet your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician

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What Does A Bruise Around The Left Ankle Indicate?

Hi, The swelling around your left ankle with an elastic band compressing on the swollen ankle with dependent edema due to standing work seems to have increased stagnant blood around ankle this leading to bruises on the skin. You should loosen the elastic socks, raise the foot by placing it on a pillow and wait until morning to meet your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician