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Should I Consult The Bump On Leg With Doctor?

I bump my leg against the edge of a table (lower part) about a week ago and now there is a knot in that area and it has started to hurt real bad. There is also a lot og soreness about an inch around the entire area. Should I go to the doctor any one there
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Yes, you need to consult a doctor so he/she can evaluate thoroughly the lump. I can be due to blood pooling from the trauma (hematoma), muscle swelling, infection, or even a fracture. So an immediate consult is really needed.
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Should I Consult The Bump On Leg With Doctor?

Yes, you need to consult a doctor so he/she can evaluate thoroughly the lump. I can be due to blood pooling from the trauma (hematoma), muscle swelling, infection, or even a fracture. So an immediate consult is really needed.