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Could Severe Pain In Inner Part Of Leg After Being Hit Suggest Injured Muscle?

Hi, I hit the inner part of my leg right below knee on furniture. There is a small bruise, but it hurts and is very sore. Did I hit a tendon or muscle, and should I be concerned about it possibly being an injury to a vein in that area? There is swelling, but you can only tell that if you touch it. It is not visibly swollen. Thanks!
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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You most likely bruised the muscle. The trauma could have caused a little bleeding into the muscle, which can be fairly painful, and created a bruise and swelling. Depending on your degree of pain and symptoms, you may want to get it checked. If you are having difficultly walking or moving your foot, I would be concerned about more serious muscle damage. Otherwise it's most likely minor trauma and should feel better in a few days. Hope this helps.
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Could Severe Pain In Inner Part Of Leg After Being Hit Suggest Injured Muscle?

You most likely bruised the muscle. The trauma could have caused a little bleeding into the muscle, which can be fairly painful, and created a bruise and swelling. Depending on your degree of pain and symptoms, you may want to get it checked. If you are having difficultly walking or moving your foot, I would be concerned about more serious muscle damage. Otherwise it s most likely minor trauma and should feel better in a few days. Hope this helps.