How do you heal a bruised inner thigh?

Treatment

  1. Wrap thigh with a wet bandage to insulate skin (ace bandage).
  2. Frequently ice the injury for 10-30 minutes.
  3. Use crutches for second and third degree contusions.
  4. Isometric exercises while using ice will control hemorrhaging.
  5. Stretching.
  6. A thigh sleeve or “donut pad” are often helpful on return to play.

When should I be worried about a large bruise?

Call the doctor if the bruise is accompanied by swelling and extreme pain, especially if you take a blood-thinning medication for a medical condition. Call the doctor if bruising occurs easily or for no apparent reason. Call the doctor if the bruise is painful and under a toenail or fingernail.

Can you bruise the inside of your thigh?

In addition to appearing just under the surface of your skin, bruises can also develop in the deeper tissues of your body. Internal bruising can occur in the muscles of the legs and back.

How long does a deep thigh bruise take to heal?

Returning to Activity & Sports After a Thigh Contusion Moderate to severe contusions take an average of 4 to 6 weeks to heal. Minor contusions take considerably less time. If you put too much stress on the injured area before it is healed, excessive scar tissue may develop.

What does your leg look like with a blood clot?

Clue: Skin Color. If a clot plugs up veins in your arms or legs, they may look bluish or reddish. Your skin also might stay discolored from the damage to blood vessels afterward. A PE in your lung could make your skin pale, bluish, and clammy.

What are the signs of a deep thigh bruise?

Wrap thigh with a wet bandage to insulate skin (ace bandage).

  • Frequently ice the injury for 10-30 minutes.
  • Use crutches for second and third degree contusions.
  • Isometric exercises while using ice will control hemorrhaging.
  • Stretching.
  • A thigh sleeve or “donut pad” are often helpful on return to play.

    • How do I treat a deep thigh bruise?

    R est the bruised area,if possible.

  • I ce the bruise with an ice pack wrapped in a towel. Leave it in place for 10 to 20 minutes.
  • C ompress the bruised area if it is swelling,using an elastic bandage. Don’t make it too tight.
  • E levate the injured area.

    • What causes random bruising on thighs?

    in addition to anemia and other blood clotting related problems such hemophilia and leukemia, random bruising on legs and thighs could be the result of factors such as exercise, injury, vitamin deficiency, blood circulation related conditions (vasculitis), diabetes, side-effect of blood-thinning medications (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, and …

    What are the symptoms of a bruise?

    Confusion

  • High fever
  • Uncontrolled bleeding
  • Swollen,painful,warm,or very red bruise
  • Inability to move the area where the bruise is located
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain

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