A member asked:
I fell down the stairs 3 days ago and got a huge bruise/hematoma on the outer thigh, 5 inches from the hip. it islooking worse/bigger but it is not as painful or as swollen.the area is firm and it feels like i have some pins andneedles in my leg. could it
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Go to ER: Compartment syndrome can cause limb loss! numbness can be one if the symptoms! go to er immediately to be examined by a doctor. It is a surgical emergency!
Answered 6/26/2013
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Compartment syndrome: Compartment syndrome in thigh is uncommon, but very serious. Pain is usually intense. Likely you don't have this, but deserves immediate evaluation to make sure. Go to the er.
Answered 6/28/2013
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Compartment syndrome: Compartment syndrome is serious. If you are having pins and needles, then there is at least some compromise of the nerve. Head over to the emergency room and have them check it out so that you are not left with permanent nerve damage.
Answered 8/21/2015
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