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Can This Large Bruise On My Leg Be Serious?

Posted on Tue, 23 Jul 2024

Question: I have a large bruise on my leg and a large white streak appeared through it today! Can this be serious?

Answered by Dr. Shyam B. Kale (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please see the detailed answer below...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query...

If possible kindly share the picture of the site so that I can help you more efficiently.

If there is no swelling, pain at the site and you can walk properly then it may not be serious.

In case you have difficulty in movement and area is swollen and painfull then kindly get a x ray done to rule out any fracture after physician consultation.

For bruise you can apply ointment heparin locally and can do ice pack.

Keep your self well hydrated..
Hope this helps, Let me know if I can assist you further..Take care,

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Shyam B. Kale (11 hours later)

Thank you for your response! I have a attached a picture for your review!

Answered by Dr. Shyam B. Kale (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please see the detailed answer below...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for reverting back..

I am unable to see the attached picture...
Kindly try to re attach...

Waiting for your reply..

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Shyam B. Kale (7 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Shyam B. Kale (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you for reverting back..

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have reviewed your attached image..

I don't think it's serious..it's in healing stage..

You can continue heparin ointment locally and continue ice packs to help it heal faster...

In case of pain you can take Tab Acetaminophen.

Hope this helps,
Let me know if I can assist you further..
Take care.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla