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Can Dried Blood In A Hematoma On The Upper Leg Cause An Infection?

I had a traumatic fall 10 weeks ago with bruising from my waist to below my knee, also a bump on my head bruising around my whole wrist and elbow. I still cannot have any pressure on my hip, even to roll over on it in the night, have my dog touch it for attention, touch it, etc. I have been taking extra strength Tylenol for the 10 weeks and rubbing lightly Deep Relief. Ihave had an ultra sound and the results said I have a build up of fluid in the hip and a hematoma in the upper leg or hip (not sure what to call it. The bruising from the waist to below my knee has gone from a visual view but I am uncomfortable continually. I was at Dr again to-day and he said it will take more than the 5 weeks he told me at first (it is now 10 weeks). I am to go for another ultrasound in a month and have a hip x-ray. At this point, it will be 14 weeks. Is there any chance of infection due to the dried blood in the hematoa? With regards, Sylvia Lagueux
Tue, 18 Feb 2020
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Hello,

Post injury infection are common and pain can persist. You should take an antibiotic for 5 days and take painkiller on SOS basis. Injuries can take 10 to 20 days to recover depending on the severity. So, be patient and take care.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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Can Dried Blood In A Hematoma On The Upper Leg Cause An Infection?

Hello, Post injury infection are common and pain can persist. You should take an antibiotic for 5 days and take painkiller on SOS basis. Injuries can take 10 to 20 days to recover depending on the severity. So, be patient and take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist