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Hi I Was Kicked By Horse In The Leg Below

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Posted on Thu, 25 Apr 2019
Question: Hi I was kicked by Horse in the leg below my knee on 3/31/2019. I have lots of bruising, swelling, and a hematoma where he made contact. Im walking on it just fine no pain . I was wondering if the swelling and bruising can cause a blood clot?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Blood clot is not likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling and bruising in the area are suggestive of a hematoma formation due to an internal bleeding. A blood clot is not likely as there is no pain in the area. You can do a cold compress in the area and watch for any signs of infection like pain, increase in swelling, tenderness, etc.
Such swellings usually subside gradually in 3-4 weeks.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Hi I Was Kicked By Horse In The Leg Below

Brief Answer: Blood clot is not likely. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The swelling and bruising in the area are suggestive of a hematoma formation due to an internal bleeding. A blood clot is not likely as there is no pain in the area. You can do a cold compress in the area and watch for any signs of infection like pain, increase in swelling, tenderness, etc. Such swellings usually subside gradually in 3-4 weeks. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.