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What Causes A Hard Lump And Bruising On The Thighs?

A couple weeks ago I got a saddle horn from a bucking horse in my upper thigh. It turned out in a big bruise. There is a spot that is numb and it had a hard lump in the inside. Since last week there is a bump coming up and it hurts now more than in the first week of the injury. It hurts when the place get stretched, so in every step I walk it feels like some tears open. It's really uncomfortable. What is it or what can I do about it? (Lin, 23yrs old, 175cm, 60kg, no medical history)
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. From your history it seems to be a developing abscess. I would advise you to get it clinically assessed by a general surgeon, who after some routine tests, might advise you for an incision and drainage for the abscess. Till then, you could go for an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor for a symptomatic relief.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Causes A Hard Lump And Bruising On The Thighs?

Hi! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. From your history it seems to be a developing abscess. I would advise you to get it clinically assessed by a general surgeon, who after some routine tests, might advise you for an incision and drainage for the abscess. Till then, you could go for an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor for a symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.