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Leg Is Swollen With Lump Between Ankle And Shin After Hitting. Swelling Went Down After Rest But In Pain
My lower right leg is swollen with a lump (between ) ankle and shin I did hit my leg on the metal part of the chair a
few weeks ago. When I first hit my leg i was tolfd I had soft tissue as the lump came up looking like an orange and I did rest my leg for a couple of hrs. and most of the swelling went down leaving the lump and a bit of swelling. There is some pain near the ankle.
few weeks ago. When I first hit my leg i was tolfd I had soft tissue as the lump came up looking like an orange and I did rest my leg for a couple of hrs. and most of the swelling went down leaving the lump and a bit of swelling. There is some pain near the ankle.
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
Hi,
It seems that due to hit hematoma might have formed.
Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day.
If needed go for one antibiotic medicine course as well.
Ok and take care.
It seems that due to hit hematoma might have formed.
Apply ice pack 2-3 times a day.
If needed go for one antibiotic medicine course as well.
Ok and take care.
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