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What Causes A Hard Bump On The Ankle After An Injury?
I bruised my ankle badly and there is a hard bump. It s been over a week and the injury looks likes a bullseye (white bump in center surrounded by purple/red bruise). It doesn t hurt. My LPN friend noticed it and told me that I needed to watch it. A. What should I be watching for? B. Do I need to be concerned?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hi, Thanks for your query. From description , this hard bump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified. It will take few weeks to months to get disappear. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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What Causes A Hard Bump On The Ankle After An Injury?
Hi, Thanks for your query. From description , this hard bump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified. It will take few weeks to months to get disappear. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily). I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care