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My grandma has diabetes, high blood pressure, and recently had a stroke. she is on a blood thinner and fell about 3 weeks ago. she developed a giant ball-like bruise on her leg and it is infected as well as noticeably an abscess. urgent care?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: I think it would be your best choice to go to an urgent care for this problem.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 8/11/2019

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A member asked:

My grandma has diabetes, high blood pressure, and recently had a stroke. she is on a blood thinner and fell about 3 weeks ago. she developed a giant ball-like bruise on her leg and it is infected as well as noticeably an abscess. urgent care?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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