I fell the other day on my left leg. It was a small bruise just under my knee. Since I fell the pain has gotten worse and the bruise has gone all the way down to my ankle and now is feeling hot to the touch. I dont know what to do.
2007-10-13 15:12:17 · 21 answers · asked by suzanne_tobey2002 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Bruises don't walk down the ankle, but may appear larger and darker after a few days. I would go to the doctor since it sounds like an infection.
2007-10-13 15:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by Ginger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you had an abrasion that somehow has gotten infected through the open or exposed injury. You might have caught an MRSA (staph) infection...those usually cause abscesses (which explains why the bruise is getting WORSE and not better). The only thing that will help it at this point, is antibiotics, or possibly, cutting the bruise open and draining it for relief. The heat you are feeling is your body fighting the infection vigorously, but it needs help.
Go to the doctor as soon as possible, it could get way worse QUICKLY. Good luck!
2007-10-13 22:35:34 · answer #2 · answered by Chances 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor right away, don't delay. A bruise is simply blood accumulated under the skin after an injury, and it should be reabsorbed in a couple of days. Since your bruise is *growing*, it probably means you're bleeding more and should go to the ER to stop it. A lot of blood can accumulate in between the leg muscles.
You may also have a blood clot that's blocking good circulation and that could be even more serious because blood clots tend to move and depending on what they block the situation can get very critical.
Please don't delay, see your doctor today or go to the ER and explain just as you did here, a small bruise that is growing after a few days.
2007-10-13 15:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by Rosie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Everything that they said before my answer.
You may have busted a vein, this happens sometimes.
Then the vein tries to heal itself and you get a slight infection.
Feel down where it is running down your leg,
if you can feel a hard spot, that may be where it started.
At any rate, you need to have it checked out.
Some of these things can cause a clot to form.
I'm not trying to scare you,
but I am trying to get you to look after this.
It is much better to know than it is to worry & wonder.
2007-10-13 15:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by ♫ Bubastes, Cat Goddess♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the initial bruise was because of what could be blunt trauma and as for a larger bruise appearing afterward its because a bruise is sort of a small internal hemorrhage and is caused by the killing of cells. its hot to the touch because your body is maybe trying to kill bacteria in the bruised area
2007-10-13 15:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by ♥L4tM♥ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you should see a doctor. Sometimes bruises can get a fever in them when they are healing- try taking some Tylenol to help calm the fever. If it keeps spreading, stays hot & doesn't go away, go get it checked by a doctor.
2007-10-13 15:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by SpaGirl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By your description, you should seek medical attention. Even if you are healthy person, the trauma may have caused a clot in the leg. A lower extremity ultrasound will rule it out. A doctor will advise you how to treat it if it was a clot or if it is bruised.
Good luck.
2007-10-13 15:21:44 · answer #7 · answered by only1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bruises are hot to the touch because they are healing. I have a huge one on my leg where I bumped into something...Just give it time and ice.
2007-10-13 15:16:12 · answer #8 · answered by CherryCheri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A bruise is bleeding inside, right? So it sounds like you kept bleeding for some reason. I don't know why it's hot. Call the doc.
2007-10-13 15:15:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably an infection causing the hot to the touch .
Suggest if you haven't all ready go to your Dr. ASAP
Or to a walk in clinic . Get medical attention !!
2007-10-13 15:19:02 · answer #10 · answered by LORD V 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋