Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedy For Persistent Bruise Post Injury

my husband recently slipped in the baseball field,(like a split Sat.) It bothered him a little. Tuesday he went an played basketball, and slipped again the same way he did earlier. It started to bruise a little and was swollen. Now it is Thursday and still swollen and the bruising is worst. He has been doing the RICE. Should he go to the doctor to have it checked out, or is it just a really bad strain.
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Persistent bruise is most likely due to hematoma formation. For this you can apply ice packs. It should be applied for 15 to 20 minutes off and on. It should be repeated 3 to 4 times daily also. If there is increased pain or cracking or discomfort then better to approach an orthopedician to rule out any fracture or serious ligament injury. In such case immobilization with bandages or braces will be needed.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedy For Persistent Bruise Post Injury

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Persistent bruise is most likely due to hematoma formation. For this you can apply ice packs. It should be applied for 15 to 20 minutes off and on. It should be repeated 3 to 4 times daily also. If there is increased pain or cracking or discomfort then better to approach an orthopedician to rule out any fracture or serious ligament injury. In such case immobilization with bandages or braces will be needed. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.