How Long Does A Swelling On Thigh Take To Get Cured?

Posted on Sat, 2 Aug 2014

Question: 10 days ago I was hit hard on my right inner thigh by a baseball that was coming fast. There is a lot of bruising although not on the spot of impact at this point, but on a lot of the rest of the leg. The soft tissue on the inner thigh at the point of impact still has a large bump that is tender. Any suggestions on how to speed the healing and also how long can I expect the bruise and swelling to go on? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Generally 10 days after injury swelling should be almost gone. If its not, most likely there is something else than just soft tissues swelling. Please note that injury in this area can cause veins thrombosis and hematoma (blood accumulation in the soft tissues). Both can give similar symptoms including swelling, hardness, redness, pain, bump.
That is why I suggest you to do not wait with it. Please consult general surgeon. Soft tissues ultrasound and Dopplers veins ultrasound should be done.

Possible hematoma needs to be incised and drained. Veins thrombosis needs to be treated with heparin injections.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)

Thank you very much. I am sure you will reply with a conservative response but I am on vacation and trying to decide if I interrupt my vacation for a trip to the hospital.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Can you please attach a photo of your leg?
If your calf is hard and painful especially while walking, leg is warmer than the other one, you should interrupt your vacation for sure. Veins thrombosis ( inner thight is where main superficial vein is located) is a serious condition and can be life threatening.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)

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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
It does not look that bad. It seems that it is just a bruise. If the calf is soft and painless, injury area is also soft when touching it, you may wait with it and continue your vacation. Bruises can be present even for few weeks.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar