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What Is The Numb Soft Lump Formed On Thigh After Falling?

I fell over on my side at skiing 4 weeks ago. At the time I felt a very sharp pain in my right thigh just below the buttocks and it swelled up and became black and blue with bruising for about 10 days. Since the swelling subsided I have had a soft lump in the location about 6cm roung and 1.5 - 2cm high that is very soft to touch and is quite numb. Do you think this could be a hernia?? The tingling goes down the outside of my leg half way to my knee. Regards Michael Conroy
Fri, 11 Dec 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

This lump is rather not a hernia. As it was blue with bruising and has appeared after the injury, most likely this is a hematoma.
It appears due to veins rupture (Caused by the injury). The blood cumulates in the soft tissues. If a hematoma is pretty large wont disappear by its own.
I suggest you to consult general surgeon. The hematoma should be drained. In case of doubts, soft tissues ultrasound can be done.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Is The Numb Soft Lump Formed On Thigh After Falling?

Hello! Thank you for the query. This lump is rather not a hernia. As it was blue with bruising and has appeared after the injury, most likely this is a hematoma. It appears due to veins rupture (Caused by the injury). The blood cumulates in the soft tissues. If a hematoma is pretty large wont disappear by its own. I suggest you to consult general surgeon. The hematoma should be drained. In case of doubts, soft tissues ultrasound can be done. Hope this will help. Regards.