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Suggest Treatment For Lump On On Leg Caused After An Injury
Question: about two weeks ago, I bang my leg on a step while walking up the porch steps. I had a huge knot and an ugly bruise. The knot is there but not as big. It hurts when I press on it. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Hematoma likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You must have injured yourself internally besides the skin abrasion. The lump which you notice seems to be a haematoma (internal bleeding) that's usually caused by rupture of some blood vessel in the area. Usually these swelling are self limiting and will regress in a couple of weeks. You might notice change in its colour when it heals, from red to blue and finally pale to normal skin colour.
Haematoma's are very painful. You can do a hot fomentation with douche bag twice a day, take absolute bed rest, anti inflammatory medicines with your physicians advice, supported walking and if this doesn't work take an x ray or sonography to diagnose the root of trouble.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Hematoma likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You must have injured yourself internally besides the skin abrasion. The lump which you notice seems to be a haematoma (internal bleeding) that's usually caused by rupture of some blood vessel in the area. Usually these swelling are self limiting and will regress in a couple of weeks. You might notice change in its colour when it heals, from red to blue and finally pale to normal skin colour.
Haematoma's are very painful. You can do a hot fomentation with douche bag twice a day, take absolute bed rest, anti inflammatory medicines with your physicians advice, supported walking and if this doesn't work take an x ray or sonography to diagnose the root of trouble.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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