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How Can Bruising On An Injured Leg Be Treated?
hi im 18 and was working out in the gym on this past tuesday and i slammed my leg against the high jump step, and it developed a hug lump, and the school nurse bandaged it for me. today we looked at it and its a purplish blue black color and the whole front area is swollen and inflamed red. and i canbarely move it without wincing in pain.? are there any medications i should take? how long will this last.? should i go to the hospital.?
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
Hello,
Bruising is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin.
Generally, it will settle by itself without any definitive treatment.
As of now, you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Bruising is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin.
Generally, it will settle by itself without any definitive treatment.
As of now, you can apply ice packs for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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