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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Swelling In My Leg As Got Hit

hi, I got hit in rugby a week and 2 days ago, at the time my leg went numb and instantly was swollen
then bruising started all the way down my calf and shin and after a few days down to my ankle and foot. The bruising is now a purple/yellow colour and wraps around my almost full calf. Aswell the bump is still there and still numb where I got hit. Do you think this is serious? should I see a doctor?
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Hello dear,

1. The swelling/ bump formation after injury is due to accumulation of fluid & blood and it is called Hematoma.
The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body.
But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely.
Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by ice compression, adequate rest & analgesic preparation like Diclofenac+ Serratiopeptidase.

2. The sensation of numbness can be attributed to compression of nerve or blood vessels due to the Hematoma.
Investigations like Doppler scan of lower limb blood vessels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B 12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination.
X ray of the affected leg will be helpful to rule out any fracture or other pathological causes.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness And Swelling In My Leg As Got Hit

Hello dear, 1. The swelling/ bump formation after injury is due to accumulation of fluid & blood and it is called Hematoma. The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by ice compression, adequate rest & analgesic preparation like Diclofenac+ Serratiopeptidase. 2. The sensation of numbness can be attributed to compression of nerve or blood vessels due to the Hematoma. Investigations like Doppler scan of lower limb blood vessels & nerve conduction studies will be helpful. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by intake of nervigenic agents (like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B 12, Folic acid) as well as multivitamin & multimineral supplements including iron, calcium & Vitamin D needs to be added in your diet. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination. X ray of the affected leg will be helpful to rule out any fracture or other pathological causes. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.