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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bruising Caused By Medial Calf Trauma
Hi, I had medial calf trauma...there was swelling followed by bruising. It has been one week and I still have yellow-blue green bruising and had edema that traveled down to the ankle...gravity?...my concern is that the skin feels hard. Is this due to a hematoma? I only iced it for 2 hours after the trauma on and off 15 min increments . Should I put a warm compress on it to help with the circulation? I am still exercising on it 3-4 times a week. I m wearing a running compression sock during exercise. Thank you
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
hi,
your concern is quite genuine. But it should not be anything to worry about. its quite normal for the swelling and bruising to persist upto 3-4 weeks post injury.
just remember RICE in injury. that is -
Rest
Ice packs
Compression
and
Elevation.
Ice packs should be applied continuously post injury for as much time as possible for 2-3 days.
as of now i would advise u to gradually resume your activity and keep limb elevation and do cold packs whenever feasible.
i hope your query and concern has been answered.
your concern is quite genuine. But it should not be anything to worry about. its quite normal for the swelling and bruising to persist upto 3-4 weeks post injury.
just remember RICE in injury. that is -
Rest
Ice packs
Compression
and
Elevation.
Ice packs should be applied continuously post injury for as much time as possible for 2-3 days.
as of now i would advise u to gradually resume your activity and keep limb elevation and do cold packs whenever feasible.
i hope your query and concern has been answered.
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