I fell out of bed one morning trying to turn off my alarm. I stumbled and hit the table with my leg and then fell to the floor. Later in the day I felt a throbbing in my leg that I hit on the table. I had my roommate feel my leg and she said that it might be just tense. So I just tried to move it a little more. It been a week since it happen and it still hurts and its starting to get more tense. I don't want to go to the doctor unless its serious. I just to know if its still tense or if its a blood clot or something worse.
2006-11-19 06:24:49 · 7 answers · asked by Cece 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You probably have a VERY deep bruise and may have damaged some of the tissue or perhaps "bruised" the bone itself... However, if you are having pain just sitting around, it is better to be safe than sorry. I know you don't want to go to the doctor but if it doesn't get better you really should, especially if it continues to get worse. Also, if you have any numbness or tingling you really need to go period... Especially if that just happens without any reason.
Have you been icing it? If the problem is subcutaneous swelling that will help... also warm compresses are good for bruises so alternating warm and cold can help A LOT. But you need to keep a close eye on it to be safe, even if it starts to feel better.
2006-11-19 06:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by D B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Symptoms occur in the affected leg when a clot obstructs blood flow and causes inflammation. Symptoms may include the following:
Swelling
Gradual onset of pain
Redness
Warm to touch
Worsening leg pain when bending the foot
Leg cramps, especially at night
Bluish or whitish discoloration of skin
Almost 30-50% of individuals have no complaints
2006-11-19 06:27:28 · answer #2 · answered by kimandchris2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I fell this summer and I could barely walk for about two weeks. I finally went to the doctor and she suspected a blood clot. I had to do an ultrasound on my legs. In my case the clot broke up all by itself, however you should go see your doctor to be sure. In the meantime, you should put heat on the place where the pain is. Good luck.
2006-11-19 06:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by Bean counter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a blood clot you will know
your leg will hurt in lower part of leg you want be able to walk very far with out sat ting down .
This was my problem i Findley lost my leg. Check with the doctor
to find out don weight to long.
2006-11-19 06:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by scsriver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one. It is miserable, and eventually, you will barely be able to move your leg. If it is a clot, it needs to be dealt with, or it could dislodge and go to your lungs, and could be fatal. Is it in or around your groin? If so, please have it checked.
2006-11-19 06:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
only a doctor can answer that question
2006-11-19 06:26:48 · answer #6 · answered by goodtimesgladly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it hurts...? or if a doctor says so maybe... lol
2006-11-19 06:26:43 · answer #7 · answered by April M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋