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What Causes A Large Bruise And Swelling In The Legs After An Injury?
Hi, I have been in a car accident 1 year ago. Airbags deployed on the passenger side and hit my legs, shins were bruised, scratched, lacerated. 1 year passed I still have swelling in legs after walking/standing and I still have a huge bruise on the left shin. How can I get better? Any sort of treatment possible?
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Bruising and swelling are common after any trauma.
The bruising and swelling usually clear away after a couple of days.
However, it is abnormal for the bruising and swelling to persist after one of injury.
I suggest you to consult your physician for clinical assessment of the site of lesion because I think there is some other cause for these symptoms.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Bruising and swelling are common after any trauma.
The bruising and swelling usually clear away after a couple of days.
However, it is abnormal for the bruising and swelling to persist after one of injury.
I suggest you to consult your physician for clinical assessment of the site of lesion because I think there is some other cause for these symptoms.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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