my husband was working on a project in the house and all of a sudden a bump about the size of a half dollar appeard on his left leg inside below the knee. He is 69 years old and had triple by pass surgery 7 years ago. It stung when it first happened. Doesn t hurt now. He is seated with his leg ellevated. Is this an emergency?
Hello. It could be a blood collection due to minor injury or a vein rupture which is also common at this age. It is not an emergency but you should apply compression bandage and warm compresses if six hours have past. It should get relieved over the next few days but if it continues to increase or persist then you should see a Doctor who can examine the patient. Take care. Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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Hello. It could be a blood collection due to minor injury or a vein rupture which is also common at this age. It is not an emergency but you should apply compression bandage and warm compresses if six hours have past. It should get relieved over the next few days but if it continues to increase or persist then you should see a Doctor who can examine the patient. Take care. Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.