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What Causes A Large Bruise On The Upper Left Thigh Post Injury?

I fell off my bike 6 weeks ago took the I pack on my upper left outside thigh. Had a large bruise on whole side of thigh for four weeks but still have a large knit where most of the impact was. Do I just need more time to heal the deep bruise? No pain
posted on Sat, 17 Dec 2016
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Hi,

I understand your concern and I'm sorry about your accident. Firstly, it is normal for a large bruise to take up to four weeks to heal. However bruises on the legs take longer to heal than bruises in other parts of the body. As it heals, the bruise changes color starting from purple black, then red blue and yellow green towards complete healing. If you have noticed this transition then you should not worry, as this is just the blood products spilled out of broken vessels. If you are still worried and do not think the bruise is in the process of healing, then by all means see a doctor.

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

Wishing you good health and all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Ornela Ademovi
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What Causes A Large Bruise On The Upper Left Thigh Post Injury?

Hi, I understand your concern and I m sorry about your accident. Firstly, it is normal for a large bruise to take up to four weeks to heal. However bruises on the legs take longer to heal than bruises in other parts of the body. As it heals, the bruise changes color starting from purple black, then red blue and yellow green towards complete healing. If you have noticed this transition then you should not worry, as this is just the blood products spilled out of broken vessels. If you are still worried and do not think the bruise is in the process of healing, then by all means see a doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you good health and all the best. Regards, Dr. Ornela Ademovi