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Hematoma In Calf After Car Accident, Painful. What To Do?
Hi My name is Tanya i was in a bad car accident in feb of this year. i suffered a very huge hematoma on the back of my calf. i was told it would go away in time and it is still there with shooting pains no fever. i am not sure what to do. at this point the doctor now wants to asperate but i am afraid that can cause infection. please help
Sat, 10 Aug 2013
Hi,
If there is big hematoma, many a time you may require aspiration.
Nothing to worry, your doctor will aspirate under full aseptic measures.
He will give antibiotic medicine to prevent infection as a prophilactic base.
Mean while apply ice pack 3-4 times a day for 10 minutes at a time.
Ok and take care.
If there is big hematoma, many a time you may require aspiration.
Nothing to worry, your doctor will aspirate under full aseptic measures.
He will give antibiotic medicine to prevent infection as a prophilactic base.
Mean while apply ice pack 3-4 times a day for 10 minutes at a time.
Ok and take care.
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