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What Causes Swelling In Leg After An Injury?

I was hit in the front lower right leg by a hard hit softball (about 4 below the knee and about 2 to the inside of the bone) on Sunday afternoon. The point of impact is swollen and bruised (as I would expect), but my whole lower leg is also swollen, about an inch or more larger in circumference from ankle to below the knee. The impact site is tender but there is no significant pain and no issues standing or walking. I have periodically iced my leg since the injury. Should I be worried about the swelling?
Mon, 25 May 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 . Swelling might be due to haematomaformation(collection of blood).
You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.

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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What Causes Swelling In Leg After An Injury?

Hi, Thanks for your query. From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Swelling might be due to haematomaformation(collection of blood). You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care