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How To Treat A Lump In Calf Caused After A Bruise While Playing Soccer?

my son was kicked in the inner calf about 10 days ago while palying soccer. first it bruised black and since the past two days there is a golf size lump in the center of the bruise that feels squishy to the touch (not read or warm). no pain involved. what's the treatment?
Sat, 18 Jan 2014
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hi; he could be having a haematoma due to injury. if there are no other symptoms simple pain killer should be enough for pain. unless infected no need for antibiotic it will resolve on its own
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How To Treat A Lump In Calf Caused After A Bruise While Playing Soccer?

hi; he could be having a haematoma due to injury. if there are no other symptoms simple pain killer should be enough for pain. unless infected no need for antibiotic it will resolve on its own