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Suggest Treatment For Bruised Ankle And Big Lump Below Knee

I fell down about 20 or more stairs over two weeks ago,.. I sufferd a bad blow to the shin and it bruised from ankle to my knee,.. I went to my local a&e 3 days after it as pain was unbearable and my leg kept getting really hot,.. The doctor I seen looked at leg and said it be ok and gave me cocodomal,. 2 weeks on I have still got a big lump just below the knee ( looks like I got two knee caps ) I can t lean or kneel on it atol or it brings me to tears and is still bruised slightly and feels hot to touch,.. Is this normal or should I contact my gp for a 2nd opinion
Tue, 14 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Big lump might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood).
As it is hot to touch, there is possibility that it might get infected. I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation and management and rule out any infection.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Bruised Ankle And Big Lump Below Knee

Hi, Thanks for your query. From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Big lump might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood). As it is hot to touch, there is possibility that it might get infected. I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation and management and rule out any infection. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care