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Is Puffy Swelling In Upper Thigh A Symptom Of Ruptured Muscle?
Question: My 77 year old dad has a puffy swelling on his mid upper thigh. No heat no redness and mild discomfort. He asked me to look as he is travelling out of country
It may be a torn or ruptured muscle/tendon and as he leaves tomorrow i wonder if compression therapy would work
It may be a torn or ruptured muscle/tendon and as he leaves tomorrow i wonder if compression therapy would work
Brief Answer:
It would
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This may be partial muscle rupture,but also can be vein thrombosis or lymphedema. In every case ,compression therapy should be beneficial, but in case of thrombosis,he should avoid long sitting and wear elastic socks. The best way to find exact diagnosis is to do ultrasound if this persist. Wish you good health. Regards
It would
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This may be partial muscle rupture,but also can be vein thrombosis or lymphedema. In every case ,compression therapy should be beneficial, but in case of thrombosis,he should avoid long sitting and wear elastic socks. The best way to find exact diagnosis is to do ultrasound if this persist. Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
He was walking this morning as he does briskly everyday. He felt nothing "happen" then but it swelled "puffed as he said" later. I will look into compression
Brief Answer:
Hi
Detailed Answer:
yes,do it and see what happens. It is important to avoid long sitting or standing.
Hi
Detailed Answer:
yes,do it and see what happens. It is important to avoid long sitting or standing.
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