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Suggest Treatment For A Bruise On The Leg Caused By A Fall

I fell down the steps two month ago. my leg went behind me (like if i was sitting on it.) It has been very painful off and on. I had this huge bruise show up on monday after no other injury to my leg. It also has doubled in size since monday. What can cause delayed bruising after injury?
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello
To help you better please tell me-
1.The exact site of bruise ?
2.Is there any pain in knee?
3.Are you on drugs which makes blood thin or slow to clot like aspirin?
Meanwhile take rest and application of ice along with thrombophob ointment helps.
Looking forward to your reply .
Dr.chugh
http:// bit.ly/ drmchugh
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Suggest Treatment For A Bruise On The Leg Caused By A Fall

Hello To help you better please tell me- 1.The exact site of bruise ? 2.Is there any pain in knee? 3.Are you on drugs which makes blood thin or slow to clot like aspirin? Meanwhile take rest and application of ice along with thrombophob ointment helps. Looking forward to your reply . Dr.chugh http:// bit.ly/ drmchugh