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Having Noticed A Swelling & Bruise On The Upper Leg Near Knee Cap
I got hit very hard on side of upper leg....i have bruising all the way to my knee and oveer top of kneecap. i have a knot under skin on side of my leg with swelling. hurts to walk or lay on it and if i bend feels almost like a tearing sensation. what do i do?
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Hi...
It seems you have a very bad contution in your thigh...
I would recommend you to
Do lot of icing frequently over the thigh...
Keep your thigh compressed with compression bandage...
Keep it elevated with a pillow under the leg...
Don't bear weight on the injured leg...
Don't lie over or on to of injured leg...
if you have any Anti inflammatory tabs previously prescribed to you have them..
Hope this is helpful for you..
Kindly revert back in case you need any further help in this regard...
It seems you have a very bad contution in your thigh...
I would recommend you to
Do lot of icing frequently over the thigh...
Keep your thigh compressed with compression bandage...
Keep it elevated with a pillow under the leg...
Don't bear weight on the injured leg...
Don't lie over or on to of injured leg...
if you have any Anti inflammatory tabs previously prescribed to you have them..
Hope this is helpful for you..
Kindly revert back in case you need any further help in this regard...
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