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Heavy equipment fell on my thighs & they are badly bruised. there is a large, hard lump under the skin which is hot to touch & feels tight and painful?

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HEMATOMA: Most likely pos traumatic hematoma. You need to be examined and have Doppler ultrasound done to rule out a blood clot

Dr Dohan and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/29/2016

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A member asked:

Heavy equipment fell on my thighs & they are badly bruised. there is a large, hard lump under the skin which is hot to touch & feels tight and painful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

Dr Dohan and 2 doctors agreed

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