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What Causes Swelling And Bruising In Leg?

I had a pretty bad bruised leg, from my thigh to ankle. Its been 2 weeks and although bruise is almost gone the areas that were hurt the most still feel hard, very sore even to the touch. Also it still swells and are gets hot and like itchy. Why is that?
Tue, 19 Feb 2019
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Hello,

What I understand by history is was the bruises too deep or it was just a superficial one. Healing will take little time based on the skin and varies from individual to individual.

Now since it is getting swollen, hot and itchy I feel there is no proper venous return. You need to keep the limb elevated over a pillow and do some slow ankle toe movement which can help improve the venous return. Swelling is lack of venous return. Hot is because of acidic fluid inside which is mostly the metabolic waste. and itchy is because of dry skin. Hope you have understood why these symptoms are arising.

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

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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What Causes Swelling And Bruising In Leg?

Hello, What I understand by history is was the bruises too deep or it was just a superficial one. Healing will take little time based on the skin and varies from individual to individual. Now since it is getting swollen, hot and itchy I feel there is no proper venous return. You need to keep the limb elevated over a pillow and do some slow ankle toe movement which can help improve the venous return. Swelling is lack of venous return. Hot is because of acidic fluid inside which is mostly the metabolic waste. and itchy is because of dry skin. Hope you have understood why these symptoms are arising. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist