I fell off of a dock 3 weeks ago & hit my inner knee, mid thigh, calf & ankle pretty bad. I had an ultrasound done for DVT which I did not have, but the pain in my leg is increasing although the swelling & bruising have gone down. My leg is also hot to touch where I hit it. Should I be concerned or just give it time to heal? I am a 47 yr old female with RA, osteoarthritis & spinal stenosis.
Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion with history of RA, I would be concerned regarding you having secondary infection. You need to have blood counts, and X-Ray screening to rule out all this. Please consult your doctor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note-Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.