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Bruise Like Red Color, Muscle Pulling Feeling, Paining. Had A Fall. Should I Meet A Doctor?

Hi we had a huge rainstorm today and the drain out side was open and I slipped and one leg fell in and I hit my upper thigh on the outer side hard, there was an instant bruise like a red colour, very tender all over my thigh with a bump and it happened hours ago, if I move certain ways it feels like my muscle pulling in separate directions, and I can't sleep with the pain. should I get it checked out?
posted on Fri, 12 Jul 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
From the description, I think it should be a soft tissue contusion resulting in hematoma. This will resolve spontaneously within 3 weeks. At times it may get infected especially in DIABETIC persons.

* apply an elastic compression stocking around the thigh
* Ice compressions for atleast 15 minutes once in every 2-3 hours
* analgesic and antiinflammatory medicines

If you are more worried and concerned , approach your treating doctor.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Bruise Like Red Color, Muscle Pulling Feeling, Paining. Had A Fall. Should I Meet A Doctor?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. From the description, I think it should be a soft tissue contusion resulting in hematoma. This will resolve spontaneously within 3 weeks. At times it may get infected especially in DIABETIC persons. * apply an elastic compression stocking around the thigh * Ice compressions for atleast 15 minutes once in every 2-3 hours * analgesic and antiinflammatory medicines If you are more worried and concerned , approach your treating doctor. Hope this information is helpful. Good day