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A week ago I got hit with a softball in my calve, of course it got swollen & bruised. Now the bruised went away, but now instead of it being swollen. it s like a bump of where the softball hit me (right calve). getting concern if I should or should not go & see the doctors?
Hello. thank you for writing us here. Well it could be minor swelling and only way you can treat it by immobilization. You can put a bandage on your leg so it doesn't move too much but don't tie it too tight. Also you can use diclofenac sodium gel to get quicker results. It would be alright in a couple of weeks. make sure please you don't injure yourself again. You should have proper rest and don't exert too much on your legs.
Best regards, Dr Gunjan
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Need Treatment For Swollen Calf After Hitting
Hello. thank you for writing us here. Well it could be minor swelling and only way you can treat it by immobilization. You can put a bandage on your leg so it doesn t move too much but don t tie it too tight. Also you can use diclofenac sodium gel to get quicker results. It would be alright in a couple of weeks. make sure please you don t injure yourself again. You should have proper rest and don t exert too much on your legs. Best regards, Dr Gunjan