Question 1

hematoma on shin since 2 years rarely hurts ! is it okay to le it be and not drain it? the colour is light but its hard to touch

Accepted Answer

Yes: Very common for a hematoma over the shin bone (tibia) not to be absorbed and form a permanent cyst. If does not hurt or get in your way leave it along. Drainung it with a needle often relieves some of the size but usually recurs. Surgery can remove it permanently. Comnsider the risk benifit ratio before you proceed.

Question 2

hematoma on shin from being hit by a softball a month ago. fluid still trapped regardless of massaging often & starting to calcify. should i see a doc?

Accepted Answer

Only if painful: If it's not large or painful, it will likely resolve on its own.  Warm compresses may help.  If it is bothersome in any way, see your doctor.

Question 3

pain off and on in thigh,calf. no warmness. had a superficial hematoma on shin. but is gone now. could pain b from that? how long wud leghurt it clot?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: If you have leg pain and swelling, especially if taking birth control pills and smoking, then very important to get clinical checkup as soon as possible. Hope that helps.

Question 4

i bruised my shin in a fall.   a hematoma formed .  itis about 3/4 " high by 1 1/2 " .  it has hard bump on top.  how can i get rid of it? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Time: Hematomas can be quite painful. They are nothing more than a collection of blood. I recommend you get a neoprene compressive sleeve to wear.  Initially, ice may relieve symptoms.  After a few days, you might consider applying some warm heat intermittently.  This can sometimes help the body break down and reabsorb the hematoma.

Question 5

please tell me, could a hematoma get bigger in my leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hematomas (bruises) can get bigger over a few days. Then they should stabilize and begin to resolve.

Question 6

i did get a hematoma on my leg after the car accident on dec 2. but it hasn't gone away and is still swollen and red and warm to the touch. is this normal to take this long to heal?

Accepted Answer

: You should see a doctor. There are a multitude of possibilities for why this is not healing-for example, you could have a skin infection called cellulitis from something getting into the skin from the car accident. There could even be a foreign body from the accident causing inflammation. Please get this evaluated ASAP to determine what the problem is and get the correct treatment. Good luck!

Question 7

i had surgery on my leg to relieve a large hematoma and now get red, splotchy skin in the area when exposed to sun. why? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Vasculature: If it was a large hematoma and you needed the area incised and drained. This can change the vascular spupply to that area. So when you go out in the sun the area turns more red.

Question 8

are there good ways to get a bruise on your shin to heal?

Accepted Answer

Natural Process: With injury to our tissues, inflammation (red, hot, swelling, tenderness) occurs.  There is leakage of blood from damaged capillaries and veins which collects under the skin and causes the purple blue coloring we call a bruise.  Over time, damaged tissues heal and blood collections are reabsorbed slowly causing the wide array of colors in the area.  Protect the area to promote fastest healing.

Question 9

hi, my 18 month old son banged his shin a few days ago. he has an average sized bruise on it and a lump underneath. should i get this checked?

Accepted Answer

Bruise with hematoma: The shin area is a very common location for a toddler to have a bruise from a fall.  Sometimes, a small vein near the area of injury is injured as well causing a small hematoma or "lump."  It should gradually get smaller over the course of a few weeks to months, but should no longer be painful after about 1 week.  It should not affect his walking.  If other symptoms develop, he should see his doc.

Question 10

my leg has been swollen on my shin from a bruise i got in a car accident almost two years ago, what or how can i get the swelling down or go away?

Accepted Answer

See a orthopedic Dr.: Swelling that lasts two years is cause for concern. You need to see an orthopedic dr. That specializes in knee pathology. It may be fluid retention that needs to be drained but i would think that an MRI of that area is indicated at this time as well.

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Hematoma on shin since 2 years rarely hurts ! is it okay to le it be and not drain it? the colour is light but its hard to touch

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Hematoma on shin from being hit by a softball a month ago. fluid still trapped regardless of massaging often & starting to calcify. should i see a doc?

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Pain off and on in thigh,calf. no warmness. had a superficial hematoma on shin. but is gone now. could pain b from that? how long wud leghurt it clot?

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I bruised my shin in a fall. a hematoma formed . itis about 3/4 " high by 1 1/2 " . it has hard bump on top. how can i get rid of it? thank you.

A member asked:

Please tell me, could a hematoma get bigger in my leg?

A member asked:

I did get a hematoma on my leg after the car accident on dec 2. but it hasn't gone away and is still swollen and red and warm to the touch. is this normal to take this long to heal?

A member asked:

I had surgery on my leg to relieve a large hematoma and now get red, splotchy skin in the area when exposed to sun. why? thank you.

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Are there good ways to get a bruise on your shin to heal?

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Hi, my 18 month old son banged his shin a few days ago. he has an average sized bruise on it and a lump underneath. should i get this checked?

A member asked:

My leg has been swollen on my shin from a bruise i got in a car accident almost two years ago, what or how can i get the swelling down or go away?

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