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What Causes Periodic Swelling In Leg With Hematoma After An Injury?

I have a large hematoma and a small hematoma on my leg from a horse accident almost 4 months ago (he fell back on me) I still get periodic swelling in my whole leg. I was wondering if it is okay to fly with this condition, if the altitude will cause more swelling. I did take an emergency flight two months after the incident (my best friend died) and my leg was pretty well swollent the whole week I was there.
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Hello,

The periodic happening of hematomas could be due to the existence of any bleeding disorders so kindly do a blood investigation including platelet counts, bleeding and clotting time.

TO CONCLUDE

1) do your blood investigations to rule out any bleeding disorder

2) till that you can do the following: can apply ice packs to reduce hematomas, if associated with any pain try taking analgesics like ibuprofen and try to reduce movements.

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

Regards,
Dr. ASIF, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Periodic Swelling In Leg With Hematoma After An Injury?

Hello, The periodic happening of hematomas could be due to the existence of any bleeding disorders so kindly do a blood investigation including platelet counts, bleeding and clotting time. TO CONCLUDE 1) do your blood investigations to rule out any bleeding disorder 2) till that you can do the following: can apply ice packs to reduce hematomas, if associated with any pain try taking analgesics like ibuprofen and try to reduce movements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. ASIF, General & Family Physician