Suggest What Causes Bump On Thigh After Accident

Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014

Question: My 13 y.o. son was in a 4 wheeler crash 10 days ago got a few scrapes and big bruises . A large bruise on upper inside of his right thigh healing quickly but gradually forming a bump that now is quite large the size of half of a softball is that common with large bruising and should I see a dr. and if not what should I expect as in time for fully healed? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May tale 1 to 2 weeks for absorption

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms XXXXXXX

The lesion over the thigh is likely to be Hematoma. Hematoma is presence of clotted blood in the subcutaneous and intramuscular layers
It slowly undergoes liquefaction and get reabsorbed back. This process may tale 1 to 2 weeks depending on size.
If there is no breach in overlying skin it rarely gets infected. Local application of hot water fomentation and anti inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen will be helpful.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak XXXXXXX
MBBS, MS, MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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