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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bruise On Knee After Injury

Posted on Thu, 4 Feb 2016

Question: I fell and hit my leg on a XXXXXXX flowerbed on the 28th of Dec. Initially I thought I had only skinned my knee. The next day from my knee down was bruised and swollen, and I had one spot under my knee that was a puffy lump that was the only place not bruised. The bruising went around to the sides of my leg also. It was warm and very tender on one side. As far as I know I did not hit that side. I iced it and I've used heat, and a lot of the bruising is gone, but some isn't and I have new redness. The leg is sore down the skin bone and sometimes to the top of my foot. Should I got get it checked, or just let it heal?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are having ecchymosis of leg

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and images. I think you are having ecchymosis of leg. This is collection of blood under skin. This is a common and non serious condition. There is no need to be panic. You need following treatment.
1.Hot water fomentation.
2.Compression bandage
3.NSAID like Ibuprofen twice a day .
Usually blood will dissolve in three to four weeks. Hot water fomentation will help you in dissolving this faster.

You can try these options at home for few days. I don't feel there is need to seek medical attention right away. But yes, if it worsens or if it persist to ache beyond a week, it would be worthwhile to see your doctor.

I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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