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Hard Lump Around The Calf With Gentle Throbbing Pain In The Leg. History Of Hard Hit On The Calf With Hockey Ball. Concerning?
A week and a half ago I got a very hard hit to the calf from a hockey ball which left a massive bruise down my leg. Over the last couple of days this has turned into a hard lump around the actual site of the hit. Is this anything I need to be worried about or be doing anything to, or will it go away on its own? I am also feeling a gentle, almost throbbing ache throughout my leg but am unsure whether this is related
Mon, 6 May 2013
Hello,
The bump over the calf after getting hit with hockey ball is due to accumulation of blood & it is called hematoma.
The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body.
But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely.
Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by taking analgesics, ice compression & adequate rest.
Also maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition.
If it still persists or associated with any other symptoms...then it will be better to consult your General Physician.
Wishing you a good health.
Thanks & take care.
The bump over the calf after getting hit with hockey ball is due to accumulation of blood & it is called hematoma.
The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body.
But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely.
Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by taking analgesics, ice compression & adequate rest.
Also maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition.
If it still persists or associated with any other symptoms...then it will be better to consult your General Physician.
Wishing you a good health.
Thanks & take care.
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Hello and Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for writing to us.
From description , this hard lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).
this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Thanks for writing to us.
From description , this hard lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).
this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
I find this answer helpful
hallo dear friend
i hv studied your case
how i s the colour of bruise, blue? gray
that bruise resolution will take 3 to 4 weeks
be cautious about infection in that bruise as hematoma collection may some times become infected
you can apply thrombophobe ointment over buise
give ice pack fomentation
take some analgesic and anti inflammatory
how is your knee?
for further query contact on drvaibhavg@yahoo.com
i hv studied your case
how i s the colour of bruise, blue? gray
that bruise resolution will take 3 to 4 weeks
be cautious about infection in that bruise as hematoma collection may some times become infected
you can apply thrombophobe ointment over buise
give ice pack fomentation
take some analgesic and anti inflammatory
how is your knee?
for further query contact on drvaibhavg@yahoo.com
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