Suggest remedies for redness and swelling in the bone above ankle after an injury
Patient: I got hit by a softball (bounced up and hit me...no line drive) about 6 inches above my ankle bone a week and a half ago. It hurt a little, but nothing terrible. I ran 3 miles the next day and a 5k 4 days later with no pain. 9 days in and it s now red, swollen, warm to the touch and extremely sensitive. I m concerned about cellulitis. Is this possible with no open wound? I am a 33 yr old active woman. However, I did just get diagnosed with pneumonia a week after this injury. What should I do? Doctor: hi you had an injury with softball in your leg about 9 days ago and have been diagnosed with pneumonia a week after this injury . Now you have swelling and redness in the injured area and you are suspecting cellulitis since it is red ,swollen and warm to touch. I would think that probably a hematoma ( Collection of blood) ,had formed at the time of injury which went unnoticed since it did not cause any problem,and mow it is getting infected. I would recommend aspiration to see if any abscess is there and if present would drain it. Antibiotics will continue if pus if there.