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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bruise On Leg

Hello My name is angel 5 6 145lbs 34yr , and i fell the other day really bad and land on the bottom step on the anterior side (L) of my leg (upper thigh) and i had got a huge ugly bruise it swelled and became really tender to the touch , i was to put arnica which i did and it seems to be working, i still have pain and swelling on the area and there is a huge lump around the bruising im not sure what it could be can you help
posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2015
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Hello,

It could be a hematoma which is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin. It might have developed secondary to some trauma that might have went unnoticed.

As of now you can apply icepacks for faster recovery. Generally the lesion will settle in few days. if symptoms persists better to consult a general surgeon and get evaluated.

An ultrasound scan may be required to assess the severity.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bruise On Leg

Hello, It could be a hematoma which is nothing but a collection of blood underneath the skin. It might have developed secondary to some trauma that might have went unnoticed. As of now you can apply icepacks for faster recovery. Generally the lesion will settle in few days. if symptoms persists better to consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. An ultrasound scan may be required to assess the severity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain