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What Causes Lump On The Leg?
my son is 12 and had a small hard bump about the size of a quarter on his leg for a year i did not know about...a couple days ago he hit it running and tripped and now it is the size of a half dollar hot to the touch and a blood bruise is forming about 4 inches down the side of his leg
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
hi.
based from your description, it could be an inflammatory reaction from the injury. usually, it will subside in a few days time. if the swelling persisted, a consult with a doctor is best for clinical evaluation. cold compress will also help in decreasing the swelling. diagnostics (such as x-ray) and management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
based from your description, it could be an inflammatory reaction from the injury. usually, it will subside in a few days time. if the swelling persisted, a consult with a doctor is best for clinical evaluation. cold compress will also help in decreasing the swelling. diagnostics (such as x-ray) and management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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