A member asked:

I have a fracture ankle. why is my heel red?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Eric Bluman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

May be....: Bruising that drained towards your heel. Could also be from inflammatory response (redness, warmth, swelling) that has developed from the injury. Was your heel injured as well?

Answered 5/17/2013

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See below: You may have some pooling of blood or swelling due to the fracture.

Answered 1/9/2019

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