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Should i ice a large thigh hematoma?

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Dr. Amir Khan answered

Yes you can: Monitor the swelling carefully. In extreme cases the hematoma can continue to get bigger and cause extreme pain and tightness leading to compartment syndrome which can be surgical emergency.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/4/2018

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