When to go to the Doc

[Duane_Bosch]

If you use Dr Google it's always cancer.

[The Ghost]

Probably a Haematoma - you can leave it and see if it reabsorbs, or more effectively, drain it.

 

Bruising does not always show very clearly, and sometimes can show significantly lower than the swollen area.

This is also happening to me currently.

Im not on 3 weeks yet though.

 

This is below the open wound on the other thread.

That bump at the graze is very sensative and the lower leg has moments of feeling like its going to split or a burning sensation if Im not resting it.

[Ispeed_V]

As everyone has said, go see a doc.

[Starchboy]

The fact that you are asking an internet forum of (generally) non medical people for this advice would indicate that you are not somebody who goes to the doctor more than they should. Go to the doctor before they have to amputate.

[V12man]

This is also happening to me currently.

Im not on 3 weeks yet though.

 

This is below the open wound on the other thread.

That bump at the graze is very sensative and the lower leg has moments of feeling like its going to split or a burning sensation if Im not resting it.

The bruise seems visible just above the graze (might be the light) - which does look infected to me - spray surgical spirits on that every 2 - 3 hours as a bare minimum for a couple of days as a precaution and keep an eye on it..

 

You have definitely had some bruising in the anterior compartment (yellow patch) - question is if there is a haematoma as well - hard to say from a photo - but based on the sensation of splitting I would say there is something causing internal swelling - if it isn't improving within a couple of days then visit your friendly GP for a proper assessment - I should probably insert a disclaimer here that this is just an opinion, not formal medical advice.

 

The other thing you can do is ice that regularly - 2 or 3 times a day and see if it helps the swelling and discomfort.

[The Ghost]

The bruise seems visible just above the graze (might be the light) - which does look infected to me - spray surgical spirits on that every 2 - 3 hours as a bare minimum for a couple of days as a precaution and keep an eye on it..

 

You have definitely had some bruising in the anterior compartment (yellow patch) - question is if there is a haematoma as well - hard to say from a photo - but based on the sensation of splitting I would say there is something causing internal swelling - if it isn't improving within a couple of days then visit your friendly GP for a proper assessment - I should probably insert a disclaimer here that this is just an opinion, not formal medical advice.

 

The other thing you can do is ice that regularly - 2 or 3 times a day and see if it helps the swelling and discomfort.

Thanks.

I feel like I owe you for the advice   

[V12man]

Thanks.

I feel like I owe you for the advice   

Just try to avoid visiting me by accident and we are square

[Bonus]

Oh F ...

 

Should not have googled that after you said not to google that!

Same here. I was click-baited!

[Pieter1]

Same here. I was click-baited!

Hahahaha! Now I want to.

I have a spray bottle of terramycin in my camelbak and in my tackle box for these kinds of scrapes and cuts. Burns like a mofo but sorts it out chop chop. Not broken bones etc. tho.

[The Ghost]

Just try to avoid visiting me by accident and we are square

 

Sounds like a deal

[Hairy]

Hahahaha! Now I want to.

I have a spray bottle of terramycin in my camelbak and in my tackle box for these kinds of scrapes and cuts. Burns like a mofo but sorts it out chop chop. Not broken bones etc. tho.

I just lick them clean .................. 

[Pieter1]

I just lick them clean ..................

Hahahahaha! Double rugged!

[Jehosefat]

I just lick them clean .................. 

 

Get your filthy mouth away from my roasties!!! 

[DJR]

The scariest doctor of them all is dr Google. Even drs Kevorkian and Mengele **** themselves when they consult him!

[Rocket-Boy]

Oh F ... 

 

Should not have googled that after you said not to google that!

Yup fell for that trap too...

[Vetseun]

Probably a Haematoma - you can leave it and see if it reabsorbs, or more effectively, drain it.

 

Bruising does not always show very clearly, and sometimes can show significantly lower than the swollen area.

Ja Doc. My GP is about 88 years old. I had a meneer of a haematoma. He refused to drain it, insisted that it reabsorb.

Eventually I got a second opinion. Draining it was instant relief. They had to do it another two times but was absolutely worth it.

My current thingie that is being drained (DIY) is bursitis in the elbow. Stubborn little bugger. Drained it about 10 times already.