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What Causes A Hard Lump On The Muscle?

had an accident a month ago.developed a hematoma in my medial gastrocnemius,there was significant pooling of blood in my ankle back then.the pain and swelling have reduced a lot but i can still feel a hard lump on the muscle.what to do and how long will it take to go?
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case,

Due to blunt injury there can be hematoma collection .The bleeding that occurs result in hematoma collection. Over a period of time, as hematoma resolves it cause local skin symptoms around the hematoma.

Continue ice application, and thrombophobe ointment may help and take rest.

If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma.
If there is no change in lump consistency then surgical aspiration /excision can be done.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes A Hard Lump On The Muscle?

Hello, I have studied your case, Due to blunt injury there can be hematoma collection .The bleeding that occurs result in hematoma collection. Over a period of time, as hematoma resolves it cause local skin symptoms around the hematoma. Continue ice application, and thrombophobe ointment may help and take rest. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma. If there is no change in lump consistency then surgical aspiration /excision can be done. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.