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Suggest Treatment For Injury On Upper Thigh
Question: I dropped a 75 lb barbell on my upper thigh. I can put pressure on my leg but it hurts to bend and is swelling. What types of injury should I be concerned about and what should I look for. And finally how should I treat it?
Brief Answer:
Needs evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that since you have injured your thigh , since the bone underlying happens to be femur its very strong and very unlikely that you have sustained any fracture or ligament tear .
It is most likely a muscle injury and hematoma that is leading to the problem . First I would advise you to get an X ray of thigh to see if there is any fracture , if thats ruled out there is nothing much to worry .You should take naproxen 500 mg twice daily which is an antiinflammatory , it will reduce the swelling and accelerate healing .For some days you should take rest and avoid moving the leg . But in case its a fracture you will need to see a doctor for this.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Needs evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that since you have injured your thigh , since the bone underlying happens to be femur its very strong and very unlikely that you have sustained any fracture or ligament tear .
It is most likely a muscle injury and hematoma that is leading to the problem . First I would advise you to get an X ray of thigh to see if there is any fracture , if thats ruled out there is nothing much to worry .You should take naproxen 500 mg twice daily which is an antiinflammatory , it will reduce the swelling and accelerate healing .For some days you should take rest and avoid moving the leg . But in case its a fracture you will need to see a doctor for this.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Will compression like an ace bandage help or is that a bad idea?
Brief Answer:
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for reverting back.
You can use compression bandage if that help you but its not very beneficial generally . Most important will be to rule out fracture at at this time.
Dr. Shruti
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for reverting back.
You can use compression bandage if that help you but its not very beneficial generally . Most important will be to rule out fracture at at this time.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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