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What Causes Bruising On The Leg After Injury?
Question: I was riding a bike. I lost control and hit on boundary line coz of which I got hurt on my right leg. eventually no blood came out but a palm size area is turned black and blue.
Brief Answer:
Explained below..
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting the query in HealthcareMagic,
From the description that you have provided, you seem to be having a localized hematoma over the right leg, which has appeared as a black and blue lump.
It would be better if you could share me a picture of the affected area so that I can get a look at it and then suggest further management accordingly.
Also share me a few details on the following:
- how long before has this happened?
- any noticable change in size or color of the hematoma?
- any restriction of movements of the limb affected?
- any pain on touch, swelling of the limb, external wounds?
If there is any restriction of movements or increase in size of the hematoma, I would suggest it better to take an Xray of the right leg, inorder to rule out any underlying fractures and also a scan may be suggested to look for the extend of bleed.
Meanwhile, I would suggest you to keep the limb affected always elevated, give ample amount of rest, apply ice packs over the area.
Kindly revert back with your answers,
Regards
Explained below..
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting the query in HealthcareMagic,
From the description that you have provided, you seem to be having a localized hematoma over the right leg, which has appeared as a black and blue lump.
It would be better if you could share me a picture of the affected area so that I can get a look at it and then suggest further management accordingly.
Also share me a few details on the following:
- how long before has this happened?
- any noticable change in size or color of the hematoma?
- any restriction of movements of the limb affected?
- any pain on touch, swelling of the limb, external wounds?
If there is any restriction of movements or increase in size of the hematoma, I would suggest it better to take an Xray of the right leg, inorder to rule out any underlying fractures and also a scan may be suggested to look for the extend of bleed.
Meanwhile, I would suggest you to keep the limb affected always elevated, give ample amount of rest, apply ice packs over the area.
Kindly revert back with your answers,
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
- how long before has this happened?
The same has happened on Friday, 24th Feb.
- any noticable change in size or color of the hematoma?
Earlier the colour was light greenish now it has turned to dark near to black. and some area is slightly giving light colour.
- any restriction of movements of the limb affected?
All movements are normal just lil pain while walking.
- any pain on touch, swelling of the limb, external wounds?
There is pain and lil swelling on touch.
I have already purchased ice pack.
I have got hurt on leg.
Ok. Thank you.
The same has happened on Friday, 24th Feb.
- any noticable change in size or color of the hematoma?
Earlier the colour was light greenish now it has turned to dark near to black. and some area is slightly giving light colour.
- any restriction of movements of the limb affected?
All movements are normal just lil pain while walking.
- any pain on touch, swelling of the limb, external wounds?
There is pain and lil swelling on touch.
I have already purchased ice pack.
I have got hurt on leg.
Ok. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Superficial muscular hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Thanks for writing back,
From the description you have provided, it looks like a surface muscular hematoma, and given the signs, it shows it is regressing.
It is also good to know that you did not suffer any fractures.
At this point, I would only suggest you to do precautionary steps as I have already mentioned:
- Rest: complete rest to the involved leg during the initial 24- 48 hours is needed, so as to allow easier clotting of blood.
- Ice pack: helps in
* vasoconstriction
* pain relief
* reduction in swelling
* maintains normal muscle contracture.
- Compression: apply a crepe bandage over the area, which helps in preventing the recurrence of swelling over the area.
- Elevation: Helps in reducing the blood pressure and easy backflow of blood from the area.
- Also you can consider taking any medicines for pain relief if needed.
The hematoma is sure to resolve in a couple of weeks time. As such, there is nothing to be worried, and will resolve in time.
I hope I have answered to your query,
Regards
-
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing back,
I am glad to be of help to you,
Wishing you a fast recovery.
Keep me posted on any further updates.
Kindly close the query and give your feedback.
Thanks,
Regards
Superficial muscular hematoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Thanks for writing back,
From the description you have provided, it looks like a surface muscular hematoma, and given the signs, it shows it is regressing.
It is also good to know that you did not suffer any fractures.
At this point, I would only suggest you to do precautionary steps as I have already mentioned:
- Rest: complete rest to the involved leg during the initial 24- 48 hours is needed, so as to allow easier clotting of blood.
- Ice pack: helps in
* vasoconstriction
* pain relief
* reduction in swelling
* maintains normal muscle contracture.
- Compression: apply a crepe bandage over the area, which helps in preventing the recurrence of swelling over the area.
- Elevation: Helps in reducing the blood pressure and easy backflow of blood from the area.
- Also you can consider taking any medicines for pain relief if needed.
The hematoma is sure to resolve in a couple of weeks time. As such, there is nothing to be worried, and will resolve in time.
I hope I have answered to your query,
Regards
-
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing back,
I am glad to be of help to you,
Wishing you a fast recovery.
Keep me posted on any further updates.
Kindly close the query and give your feedback.
Thanks,
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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