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What Causes Hematoma In Calf Muscle After An Injury?

Hi my friend tripped and fell on my leg about a week ago, i noticed the bruise and it turned into a small bump on my lower leg near my calf. I looked on google and it says it could be a hematoma but its nothing to worry about and should go away in a few weeks. Is this true snd if so can you tell me what a hematoma is. Thank you
Wed, 13 May 2015
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Hello,

Thank you for contacting me at "Ask a Doctor". I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability.

It sounds as though you might be correct. It is possibly a small hematoma and over time this should resolve spontaneously. If you have some stiffness in the area, then I would apply some local heat. Do not worry about it, as I think it will probably resolve in due course.

If your symptoms worsen or the swelling starts to increase in size, then I would certainly pay a visit to your primary care physician.


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Best wishes,

Adrian Rawlinson MD
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What Causes Hematoma In Calf Muscle After An Injury?

Hello, Thank you for contacting me at Ask a Doctor . I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability. It sounds as though you might be correct. It is possibly a small hematoma and over time this should resolve spontaneously. If you have some stiffness in the area, then I would apply some local heat. Do not worry about it, as I think it will probably resolve in due course. If your symptoms worsen or the swelling starts to increase in size, then I would certainly pay a visit to your primary care physician. I hope this information is useful for you. Please do not hesitate to message us back if you have any further questions. Best wishes, Adrian Rawlinson MD