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Suggest Treatment For Large Discolored Bruise On The Calf Post Injury
Question: Yesterday I hit my left left in the back below the calf with the car door. It instantly felt warm, yet that subsided.. Now, I have a large, discolouration bruise oval-shaped around a dried apricot size bump natural skin tone. No pain, yet sensitive to the touch. Do I need to see my doctor?
Brief Answer:
This is hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. I think you are having collection of blood in that area. There is no need to see doctor at present. You can follow these steps.
1.hot water fomentation
2 compression bandage can be applied.
3.Tablet Etoricoxib 90 mg one daily can be taken if pain is severe.
4.Avoid standing or running.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if you have any other follow up questions.
Thanks
This is hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. I think you are having collection of blood in that area. There is no need to see doctor at present. You can follow these steps.
1.hot water fomentation
2 compression bandage can be applied.
3.Tablet Etoricoxib 90 mg one daily can be taken if pain is severe.
4.Avoid standing or running.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if you have any other follow up questions.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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