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What Is The Cause Of A Painful Lump On The Leg?
my partner was on a brisk walk when he felt sudden pain in his lower leg in his shin just above the ankle. He developed a lump just bigger than a pea which was painful to touch. I put ice on it and after relaxing for an hour the lump was gone and so too was the pain. Was it a blood clot? Thanks.
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
No it was not a blood clot for sure. Blood clot can not disappear in an hour without any signs.
The lump you have noticed was caused by tissues swelling due to injury and tissues compression. Injury causes local inflammation, blood vessels allow fluid to migrate to the tissues.
Putting ice was a good choice as it eased the inflammation.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
No it was not a blood clot for sure. Blood clot can not disappear in an hour without any signs.
The lump you have noticed was caused by tissues swelling due to injury and tissues compression. Injury causes local inflammation, blood vessels allow fluid to migrate to the tissues.
Putting ice was a good choice as it eased the inflammation.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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