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What Is The Cause Of Lump And Swelling In The Cut Area?

My friend is a butcher, he cut his leg quite badly, was taken to a small country hospital and stiched, 1 week ago.

Now it is swollen & there is a lump.It is sore & tight but not throbbing.He is taking Cilex 500mg & Clerac.

He seen another GP in town y/day, had a scan, they say he doesnt have a blood clot but i am a little

worried for him. Thank you so much and sorry to be a bother. Janet.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Hi, it does take some time for the swelling and tightness to go. The medicines will help but he should take ample rest and keep his affected limb elevated above the level of the heart with the help of pillows or he can put blocks under the bed to elevate the bed. This will help the swelling and tightness to go. It does take 10 to 15 days for the entire thing to resolve depending upon the depth and length of the injury. I usually prescribe my patients drugs like Chymoral forte which help in decreasing the post traumatic swelling. Do let me know if I can help you further.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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What Is The Cause Of Lump And Swelling In The Cut Area?

Hi, it does take some time for the swelling and tightness to go. The medicines will help but he should take ample rest and keep his affected limb elevated above the level of the heart with the help of pillows or he can put blocks under the bed to elevate the bed. This will help the swelling and tightness to go. It does take 10 to 15 days for the entire thing to resolve depending upon the depth and length of the injury. I usually prescribe my patients drugs like Chymoral forte which help in decreasing the post traumatic swelling. Do let me know if I can help you further. Take care, Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.