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Does Lump On Calf After Scooter Accident Require Medical Attention?

Hi I was run into by a riding scooter in the back of my calf a week ago. There is a hard lump near my calf as large or larger than a quarter. It is also warm to the touch. No cuts in the leg at all. Should I be concerned that I have a blood clot. I m in my 60 s. Thank you.
posted on Sat, 21 Jun 2014
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

This has to be a hematoma (collection of blood) in the calf due to the injury. The warmth in the lesion after one week could be a sign of infection, although you did not mention of any pain. I would suggest you to get it clinically assessed by a general surgeon so as to get proper treatment to avoid any complication of a neglected abscess. Also I would suggest you to get your blood sugar estimated along with clotting profile, specially if you are on any kind of anti clotting drugs.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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Does Lump On Calf After Scooter Accident Require Medical Attention?

Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. This has to be a hematoma (collection of blood) in the calf due to the injury. The warmth in the lesion after one week could be a sign of infection, although you did not mention of any pain. I would suggest you to get it clinically assessed by a general surgeon so as to get proper treatment to avoid any complication of a neglected abscess. Also I would suggest you to get your blood sugar estimated along with clotting profile, specially if you are on any kind of anti clotting drugs. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.