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Suggest Remedy For Swelling, Numbness And Pain On Thigh After Injury

Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2015

Question: I fell in between a porch and a pool ( there is approx a foot wide hole). I scraped the outer aspect of my left thigh. There is a huge bruise, severe swelling and pain from my thigh to below my knee.. also it is numb. should I see a dr. or is it just needs time?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Limb elevation, reduce swelling

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Thanks for the query.

Since you have scraped your thigh and it has formed a bruise it will cause symptoms like stinging sensation, some numbness and soreness.

You could supply antibiotic ointment life Bactroban or Betadine. Keep the area dry. Avoid wetting the injured area.

Keep your limb elevated. Eat high protein diet. Keep well hydrated. Apply cold soaks around the bruise and do not touch any raw area. You can take anti inflammatory drugs like Tablet Ibuprofen 200mg twice a day for pain relief.

If you are unable to bear weight on the area then it could be a super injury and may need a surgical consult our Orthopaedic consult.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer any follow up queries.

Thanking you.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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