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What Causes Pain In Upper Quadriceps Of Leg After Falling Down?

i am a 13 year old male. This summer i was swinging on my swing in the backyard. I am not tall enough to get on by myself, so i use an upside-down bucket. So, i was really bored and i was laying on my stomach with my hands out acting like Superman. lol. and i lost my balance and fell forward. i found myself with my hands on the ground and my legs still on the swing. i tried to slowly let my legs down and my legs came down unexpectedly and i banged my leg off of the edge of the bucket. PLEASE DON T LAUGH!!! i was in tears laying on the ground. it hurt SO BAD. it left a big ol bruise on the upper quad near the pocket opening on my jeans. after about a month, the bruise went away but it left an indent right in the same spot i hit it. i found out that whenever i run or stomp the leg, it hurts/burns. it is the middle of winter now and i have gym. every week we have to run a mile and i definately cannot do it. i am scared of being in the position of medical assistance. i am scared of stitches. no clue why. oh, i am also afraid of shots. now i don t know if i should go to the doctor and get it checked out or if i have to go to the hospital or something. Please give me a name so i can look it up myself. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to the injury. I suggest doing an X--ray of the leg to exclude the possibility of a fracture. I also suggest that you avoid activities that can trigger the pain in the leg.

In case of pain, you can use anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve it. I also suggest to you consult an orthopedist for further evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In Upper Quadriceps Of Leg After Falling Down?

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to the injury. I suggest doing an X--ray of the leg to exclude the possibility of a fracture. I also suggest that you avoid activities that can trigger the pain in the leg. In case of pain, you can use anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve it. I also suggest to you consult an orthopedist for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician