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Suggest Remedies For A Large Hematoma On The Leg Post An Injury
Hi I went to the hospital yesterday after falling off my horse and I have a large hematoma on my leg just below the knee. Nothing is broken or fractured but they said they were worried about compartment syndrome. I know what it is and what to look for but I was concerned because I am getting tingling and my toes are cold but at the same time my leg really hurts but I can t feel if I touch the hematoma. But around it where the bruising spread is painful. I don t know what I should do, it s been elevated and ice is on it but not sure if I should go back to the hospital just incase or wait til I see my doctor tomorrow.
hi...you must have X RAY and doctor consultation.. have blood test of serim creatinin , uric acid and myoglobin. urine myoglobin test hematoma if small and you have not any discomfort it will dissolved itself.. if hematoma is large it must be drained by a doctor. take care
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Suggest Remedies For A Large Hematoma On The Leg Post An Injury
hi...you must have X RAY and doctor consultation.. have blood test of serim creatinin , uric acid and myoglobin. urine myoglobin test hematoma if small and you have not any discomfort it will dissolved itself.. if hematoma is large it must be drained by a doctor. take care