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Should i ice a large thigh hematoma?
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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.
Answered 7/4/2018
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