Suggest Treatment For Hematoma On The Upper Thigh

Posted on Sun, 24 May 2015

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Sun, 24 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : Had bicycle accident two weeks ago. Have hematoma upper inner thigh. Heavy bruising down to my knee front and back. Bruising about gone but a golf ball sized raised area remains that is fairly hard . Am going out of the country for three weeks soon and was concerned that problems may result from this injury. What if any complications if any might arise.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to haematoma which might get fibrosed or calcified.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

From description , this hard lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.

I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (41 minutes later)

There was no penetration of the skin so would I be correct in thinking that an infection should not occur? Are there any other complications that I should worry about in the next 4-6 weeks?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Do not worry. Do hot fomentation. It will gradually weans off.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar