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What Could Be The Lump On The Leg After A Fall?

i am on medcare and a senior I have an advantage plan ppo humna choice i fell on christmas and I have a lump about 2inchs long on my leg and two inches wide its feels hard yesterday i put ice on it right after I fell for two hours and i am putting ice on it now i can walk its on the side of my right leg on the inside of my calf should I be worried Sorry but I am on a limited income should I be seen by a doctor
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Hi,

Thanks for writing to HCM.

That can be a hematoma which has now organized and probably calcified. If it is not causing you pain or discomfort and you are able to walk normally then you can leave it alone. Else you can go to a surgeon and get it evacuated.

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Dr. Ashish Verma
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What Could Be The Lump On The Leg After A Fall?

Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. That can be a hematoma which has now organized and probably calcified. If it is not causing you pain or discomfort and you are able to walk normally then you can leave it alone. Else you can go to a surgeon and get it evacuated. Regards Dr. Ashish Verma