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What Is The Treatment For Redness And Tenderness In Inner Calf?
Hi I m 47, was doing some work and hit my inner calf with a hammer. There was a lump and tenderness almost immediately. A little red for a couple of days and then overall back to normal color. Now about a week and a half later it is red again, more red than it was and more tender than it was. Is this a concern?
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
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A bruising occurs when capillaries in the skin or bone become damaged, allowing for swelling and minor internal bleeding. The signs that a bruised area has occurred include discoloration of the skin, tenderness or pain in the affected area, and swelling.
If the pain is persistent or severe, a bone fracture may have occurred and medical attention will be necessary. This commonly occurs when the force from impact was severe. A fracture may be minor and only require immobilization and the RICE treatment, though more severe fractures can cause complications such as internal bleeding or nerve damage, and attention from a doctor will be necessary.
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Thanks for writing to us.
A bruising occurs when capillaries in the skin or bone become damaged, allowing for swelling and minor internal bleeding. The signs that a bruised area has occurred include discoloration of the skin, tenderness or pain in the affected area, and swelling.
If the pain is persistent or severe, a bone fracture may have occurred and medical attention will be necessary. This commonly occurs when the force from impact was severe. A fracture may be minor and only require immobilization and the RICE treatment, though more severe fractures can cause complications such as internal bleeding or nerve damage, and attention from a doctor will be necessary.
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