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How To Treat Severe Hematoma In The Leg Caused Due To An Injury?

MY MOM WAS HIT ON LEG CAUSING IMMEDIATE SWELLING AND LARGE HEMATOMA SHE IS 96 AND REFUSED ER TREATMENT TAKEN TO MED EXPRESS WHERE BLOOD CLOT EXCISED AND DRESSING APPLIED TO CHANGE DAILY BID BLOOD CLT RETURNED AND WENT TO PCP THEY WERE ANGRY AND SAID IT NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN EXCISED WRAPPED WITH ACE AFTER APPLYING 4X4'S NOT TO BE REDRESSED BUT Q2 DAYS
Fri, 19 May 2017
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Hello Dear
I evaluated your concern deeply .
Your case requires at least clinical photograph of present scene to evaluate
thoroughly .
Certain guidelines for further better recovery
* Continue dressing on daily basis to prevent further infection .
* Keep the leg elevated over 2-3 pillows when at rest .
* Balanced nutritious diet with adequate protein & calcium for further
healing .
* Continue antibiotics & anti-inflammatory agents as per guidance of doctor
* Multi vitamins & anti-oxidants play supportive role .
* Take care of the part not to get pressure / injury further .
Hope this will help you definitely .
Always welcome for further questions anytime.
Thanks for using Health care magic .
Regards dear .
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How To Treat Severe Hematoma In The Leg Caused Due To An Injury?

Hello Dear I evaluated your concern deeply . Your case requires at least clinical photograph of present scene to evaluate thoroughly . Certain guidelines for further better recovery * Continue dressing on daily basis to prevent further infection . * Keep the leg elevated over 2-3 pillows when at rest . * Balanced nutritious diet with adequate protein & calcium for further healing . * Continue antibiotics & anti-inflammatory agents as per guidance of doctor * Multi vitamins & anti-oxidants play supportive role . * Take care of the part not to get pressure / injury further . Hope this will help you definitely . Always welcome for further questions anytime. Thanks for using Health care magic . Regards dear .