A member asked:

I fell sunday doing a treetop obstacle course. and bruised my thigh hitting the wood platform on my way down. its about 9x5in. do i need to worry?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Bruise (hematoma): I assume you are talking about a large bruise. It will most likely resolve on it's own, but after 10-14 days if it develops to a large fluid filled sac (hematoma) then see your PCP. Warm packs 3x/day should help

Answered 4/1/2016

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