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I was hit on the leg with a cricket ball a week ago, it was sore and swollen and got better. now it is sore and swollen again and throbbing - ideas?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Ice initially and no: Ice initially and now heat. Suspect muscle injury

Answered 8/21/2017

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Bruise: If there was no skin breakdown then it may be just the blood in the bruise being absorbed. Try a warm compress and an anti inflammatory such as Ibuprofen

Answered 8/26/2018

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A member asked:

I was hit on the leg with a cricket ball a week ago, it was sore and swollen and got better. now it is sore and swollen again and throbbing - ideas?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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