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What Causes A Hard Lump On The Calf Muscle And Swollen Feet After An Injury?

Hi. I had a bruise on the back of my lower leg, below the calf muscle from falling down the stairs. The bruise coloring has gone but there is a hot, large, hard lump left. I also have swelling in my feet. I did have bruising and swelling on my feet which the bruising has gone but swelling got worse. I believe I bruised my tailbone as it is very painful to sit, squat, etc.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

First possibility:calf muscle hematoma(Intramuscular hematoma) from the trauma and this could be treated by Ice fomentation,topical anti-inflammatory medications.

SECOND possibility:Tendo Achilles injury and this can be excluded by doing MRI.

THIRD Possibility:Broken heel bone should be excluded by doing x ray showing your calcaneus.
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What Causes A Hard Lump On The Calf Muscle And Swollen Feet After An Injury?

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would come up with three possibilities, these include: First possibility:calf muscle hematoma(Intramuscular hematoma) from the trauma and this could be treated by Ice fomentation,topical anti-inflammatory medications. SECOND possibility:Tendo Achilles injury and this can be excluded by doing MRI. THIRD Possibility:Broken heel bone should be excluded by doing x ray showing your calcaneus.