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What Causes Pain Throughout Left Hamstring Along With Purple Bruising After Injury?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015
Question: Hi, I fell flat onto my buttocks on Friday night (so 4 days ago.) I have since had pain throughout my left hamstring, decreased range of motion, difficulty walking. I've been icing and elevating my leg. Just tonight I realized for the first time that a huge purple bruise Appeared on my inner/upper thigh, as well as several smaller bruises. The pain has not diminished despite a daily 400 mg dose of Celebrex. I am also beginning to feel a tingling in my toes. I did see my physical therapist in Monday. She felt that this was just a severe hamstring strain, although there was no bruising at the time. I was unable to get an appointment with my orthopedist, but am hoping to tomorrow. Do you think it can wait til then, or should I go to the emergency room?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you can wait till you see orthopaedic doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query and seen your clinical photo.
You can wait and consult orthopaedic doctor. ,visit to ER may not be required.
internal haematoma may lead to bruise.
Take rest and do ice fomentation till you consult your doctor.
He may advice you a topical agent to clear the bruise and further investigation like MRI and x ray.

I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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What Causes Pain Throughout Left Hamstring Along With Purple Bruising After Injury?

Brief Answer: you can wait till you see orthopaedic doctor. Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query and seen your clinical photo. You can wait and consult orthopaedic doctor. ,visit to ER may not be required. internal haematoma may lead to bruise. Take rest and do ice fomentation till you consult your doctor. He may advice you a topical agent to clear the bruise and further investigation like MRI and x ray. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.