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What Causes Bruise And Dent On Right Leg Caused Due To Injury?
I ran both my shins into a trailer hitch a week ago and it hurt fairly bad and caused me to have to limp and not put weight on the leg later. A few days after, my right leg... which I hit less severely, had a bruise the size of my palm. The left leg has a discoloration that s a bit blue, but not really bruise like.. it is dented slightly, warm to the touch, and hurts to the touch as well. I can sustain weight on it now with an aching feeling g, but every once in a while, it shoots a stabbing pain. Is this something I should have a doctor look at Or should it go away in time?
Wed, 1 Mar 2023
Hi,
Based on your description, it sounds like you have sustained a significant injury to both of your shins, with the right leg being more severely affected. A bruise can occur when small blood vessels under the skin are damaged, causing blood to leak into the surrounding tissues, and leading to the characteristic discoloration. A dent on the other hand is more concerning and could indicate a deeper injury to the tissue and underlying bone.
The fact that the left leg has discoloration and is warm to the touch, along with the shooting pain, suggests that there may be some inflammation or infection present. It is advisable to have a doctor evaluate your injury to determine the extent of the damage and whether any additional treatment is needed. They may recommend an X-ray or other imaging tests to check for any bone damage or fractures.
In the meantime, you can manage the pain and swelling by applying ice to the affected area for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. You can also elevate your legs to reduce swelling. Avoid putting weight on the affected leg and try to rest as much as possible until you can see a doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Based on your description, it sounds like you have sustained a significant injury to both of your shins, with the right leg being more severely affected. A bruise can occur when small blood vessels under the skin are damaged, causing blood to leak into the surrounding tissues, and leading to the characteristic discoloration. A dent on the other hand is more concerning and could indicate a deeper injury to the tissue and underlying bone.
The fact that the left leg has discoloration and is warm to the touch, along with the shooting pain, suggests that there may be some inflammation or infection present. It is advisable to have a doctor evaluate your injury to determine the extent of the damage and whether any additional treatment is needed. They may recommend an X-ray or other imaging tests to check for any bone damage or fractures.
In the meantime, you can manage the pain and swelling by applying ice to the affected area for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. You can also elevate your legs to reduce swelling. Avoid putting weight on the affected leg and try to rest as much as possible until you can see a doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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