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How To Treat Soreness And Bruise On Hip,thigh And Knee After Injury?

I had a fall three days ago while running in a ball game..I fell hard face down. My outer thigh is extremely sore and bruised from the top of my hip to my knee. There is a section between this area which is numb. I m worried I may torn my vastus lateralis muscle. What are some of the symptoms of this?
Wed, 9 Dec 2020
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Hi,

You would have severe pain making any movement restricted in case of muscular tear. Swelling is another symptom. The numbness could be after pressure or injury to nerve supplying the part. (local branch may get compressed in inflamed tissue). Self care- consists of rest ice pack, compression and elevation.

Over the counter pain medicine like Ibuprofen after food can be taken. Complete cure takes several days. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for further instructions.May need oral, injectable medicines / investigation like MRI / surgical intervention in severe trauma.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Soreness And Bruise On Hip,thigh And Knee After Injury?

Hi, You would have severe pain making any movement restricted in case of muscular tear. Swelling is another symptom. The numbness could be after pressure or injury to nerve supplying the part. (local branch may get compressed in inflamed tissue). Self care- consists of rest ice pack, compression and elevation. Over the counter pain medicine like Ibuprofen after food can be taken. Complete cure takes several days. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for further instructions.May need oral, injectable medicines / investigation like MRI / surgical intervention in severe trauma. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician