What causes a bruise like swelling on the right side of the shin and ankle?
Patient: Hi My right swells up on the shin and ankle red like bruising and it s sensitive to touch. It also get lumps in it. I did fall down the stairs a few years ago. It usually last for a few days to about a week then goes away and comes back over and over again. The doctor has no idea. Doctor: Hi,I have studied your case,There can be skin discoloration/bruise due to blunt injury on calf, and there can be hematoma near ankle.As x ray is normal indicates soft tissue injury due to acceleration and blunt trauma.I can not compare swelling, but if swelling is there, you need to take rest and use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling..On ankle you can apply thrombhophobe ointment.Watch for increase in redness, infection.Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma.Do not use hot fomentation or massage.If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care