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What Causes A Large Hematoma On The Leg?

I had a electric scooter tip over a rock and spill me to the ground. the scooter then fell onto my lower leg and caused a large hematoma from my knee to my ankle. I have been taking pain medicine and icing the area frequently. All prescribed, x-rayed, bone scanned, etc. Any more help would be appreciated. This happened 9 days ago.
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that due to hitting with the electric scooter tip there has been injury to the soft tissues and bruising and large hematoma seems to be due to rupture of blood vessels and accumulation of blood in the soft tissues..

In case if there is no fracture of bone or any other problem then it will get resolved soon with time although can take a long time to resolve and can take about a month or even more..

I would suggest you to do cool compresses over the area..
You can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Apply Heparin gel as it will help in resolving the hematoma and bruising soon..
Elevate your leg while lying down and also limit exertion..
In case of no improvement in a week consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes A Large Hematoma On The Leg?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that due to hitting with the electric scooter tip there has been injury to the soft tissues and bruising and large hematoma seems to be due to rupture of blood vessels and accumulation of blood in the soft tissues.. In case if there is no fracture of bone or any other problem then it will get resolved soon with time although can take a long time to resolve and can take about a month or even more.. I would suggest you to do cool compresses over the area.. You can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Apply Heparin gel as it will help in resolving the hematoma and bruising soon.. Elevate your leg while lying down and also limit exertion.. In case of no improvement in a week consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.