Recently injured my calf leg and pain and bruising has occurred on leg and ankle swelling I am diabetic should I be concerned that blood clots could occur and how would I know I had an ultra sound initially when accident occurred a week ago no blood clot found then I am worried that I may have clot after the fact?
Hi, as you mentioned the injury and the symptoms facing, I don't think it should be a major concern. Swelling is a protective mechanism for healing in the initial stages of injury. Since you are diabetic the healing can be little delayed due to the metabolic waste present in swelling. What you can do is to keep the leg elevated above the level of heart and perform some ankle toe movements as it will lead to pumping mechanism in the calf muscle and there by reduce the swelling. Also, perform straight leg raise as it will add on to the natural way of reducing the swelling. Doing a little general exercises will also help to make the cardio workout and there by improve the circulation and the swelling can be reduced. If there swelling turns into pitting edema than taking a visit to the physician will help him assist you better. With the grace of God I wish you a speedy recoveryRegardsJay In Chat Doctor. 