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Should A Hard Lump On The Leg Be Massaged Or Given Heat Treatment?

After a fall three weeks ago my leg was black and blue and somewhat swollen. The ecchymosis and general swelling have faded but there is a hard tender lump in one area which I assume is a solidified hematoma. Should I be applying heat or massaging it?
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
No, you dont need to do that since it wont help and you should just let some time pass and it will reduce in size and hematoma will be resorbed into blood circulation Small traumatic fibroma may persist but it will not cause any problems in future. If there is estetic concern it can be treated surgically but only after 6 weeks when healing process is over. Heat and massage will not be efficient in these cases.
I hope I have answered your query. Wish you good health.
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Should A Hard Lump On The Leg Be Massaged Or Given Heat Treatment?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. No, you dont need to do that since it wont help and you should just let some time pass and it will reduce in size and hematoma will be resorbed into blood circulation Small traumatic fibroma may persist but it will not cause any problems in future. If there is estetic concern it can be treated surgically but only after 6 weeks when healing process is over. Heat and massage will not be efficient in these cases. I hope I have answered your query. Wish you good health.