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Suggest Treatment For Hematoma On Leg

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Posted on Mon, 5 Jan 2015
Question: I am a barrel racer, and took a nasty fall today while galloping, after I fell my horse jumped on my leg and now I've got a hematoma the size bigger than a soft ball. I can not feel the skin on top, it's numb to the touch. But the hematoma itself hurts pretty bad. Is that normal? Do I need to see a doctor or can I just keep icing it and taking epsom salt baths. I'm also putting coconut oil ontop
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, preferably

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have studied your case
There can be tibial bony contusion.
As x ray may be essential to rule out fracture so I will advise to consult doctor.

As hematoma is there, you need to take rest and use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling.

Watch for increase in redness, infection.
Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma.
Do not use hot fomentation or oil massage. You can do ice fomentation.
If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Hematoma On Leg

Brief Answer: yes, preferably Detailed Answer: Hi, I have studied your case There can be tibial bony contusion. As x ray may be essential to rule out fracture so I will advise to consult doctor. As hematoma is there, you need to take rest and use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling. Watch for increase in redness, infection. Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma. Do not use hot fomentation or oil massage. You can do ice fomentation. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.