Is Puffy Swelling In Upper Thigh A Symptom Of Ruptured Muscle?

Posted on Fri, 25 Mar 2016

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Question : My 77 year old dad has a puffy swelling on his mid upper thigh. No heat no redness and mild discomfort. He asked me to look as he is travelling out of country

It may be a torn or ruptured muscle/tendon and as he leaves tomorrow i wonder if compression therapy would work

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It would

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This may be partial muscle rupture,but also can be vein thrombosis or lymphedema. In every case ,compression therapy should be beneficial, but in case of thrombosis,he should avoid long sitting and wear elastic socks. The best way to find exact diagnosis is to do ultrasound if this persist. Wish you good health. Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

He was walking this morning as he does briskly everyday. He felt nothing "happen" then but it swelled "puffed as he said" later. I will look into compression

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (39 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
yes,do it and see what happens. It is important to avoid long sitting or standing.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar