The gastrocnemius is a biceps muscle located at the back of the human lower leg. The calf is responsible for the stability of the body during movement and for the motor function of the foot. Pain in the calf muscle is a common occurrence in the adult population. Often, along with pain, the calf becomes swollen (edema). Often pain and swelling affect both calves at the same time.
Most suffering people do not attach importance to swelling and swelling of the legs, blaming the process on fatigue or a temporary excess of water in the body. The calf can get sick suddenly, as a result of the slightest discomfort, then quickly go away. But the phenomenon is a consequence of a serious illness. If the calf of the leg is swollen or pain appears, you need to seek the help of a doctor to identify the cause of the symptoms and prescribe subsequent measures for recovery.
Causes of pain and swelling in the calves:
Other factors are known that influence the appearance of swelling in the calf of the leg:
Many diseases have been described that are accompanied by pain and swelling of the calf muscle:
Let's name common cases of swollen calves with pain.
The disease affects predominantly the female half of the population (it also happens in men) after 20 years of age, and is often hereditary in nature. The reasons for the occurrence are different: prolonged stress on the legs, wearing shoes with heels higher than 5 cm, pregnancy, injuries, smoking and others. As the disease progresses, the superficial veins are affected, which is noticeable visually.
In the aggravated stage, a feeling of heaviness in the legs, frequent fatigue, cramps (usually at night), and pain appear. At times, the affected area of the calf becomes swollen, dermatitis can develop, and long-lasting trophic ulcers occur. Varicose veins do not always affect both legs equally; sometimes the disease is more pronounced on the right or left leg. If the preconditions for varicose veins appear on one limb, it is worth taking enhanced measures to prevent the appearance of varicose veins on the second leg.
In addition to these general recommendations, for varicose veins it is necessary to follow simple rules, the implementation of which will help slow down the development of the pathology or help avoid its occurrence:
A common vascular disease in which the calf muscle pulsates and the sensation gradually turns into a burning sensation. The pain is constant. With thrombosis, the calves of the legs swell, heaviness appears, the skin at the site of the lesion takes on a smooth, shiny appearance, and veins become visible. The pain is distributed along the back of the lower leg from the foot to the thigh, and increases with flexion. Similar to varicose veins, thrombosis can develop in the right, left leg, or both.
Thrombophlebitis is dangerous. Blood clots or their particles that form in blood vessels can travel along with the blood, causing blockage of the vessel and possibly death. If you notice signs that are similar in symptoms to thrombosis, you should immediately consult a doctor.
It is recommended to eat these products constantly, at least 2-3 units from the listed ones.
Reducing calf swelling is the most important goal for calf swelling. Elevating your legs will help. It is recommended to place the feet on an elevation, at a level higher than the level of the heart, so that the load and pressure on the lower body is minimized. It is permissible to use special devices.
When sleeping, place your feet on pillows to ensure an elevated state.
To prevent edema, use special tights, socks, stockings, which can be easily purchased at a pharmacy or specialized orthopedic stores.
It is important to wear the correct shoes that fit in size: they should not squeeze or put pressure on the heel or toe. To choose a comfortable size, it is recommended to purchase shoes in the afternoon, when your feet are already tired and slightly swollen.
To reduce swelling in your calf(s), it is recommended to follow these tips:
An alarming sign is that the swelling of the legs does not disappear with the use of preventive measures. Then you should consult a doctor.
These measures are advisory in nature.
Most diseases of the calf muscle can be easily eliminated with treatment at home or in a hospital setting. However, there are diseases, for example, acute vascular pathologies, myositis, complicated chronic vascular insufficiency, and certain pathologies of the spine, which require the intervention of a surgeon or constant medical supervision.
It happens that complete relief from pain and swelling of the legs is impossible. Then traditional methods of treatment (injections, tablets, heating) are used to maintain and weaken the symptoms of the underlying disease. For example, for diabetes - insulin, for varicose veins - special elastic tights or stockings.
Of course, you need to understand an important thing - under no circumstances try to solve a leg problem on your own. Only a doctor can correctly determine the causes of pain and swelling in the legs through examination and testing. Following prevention recommendations in order to reduce the risk of disease is valuable and correct. It is also necessary to carry out certain measures to reduce pain - do exercises and massages, use special devices, but only after establishing a specific diagnosis and consulting a doctor.
I have never encountered anything like this, so I will describe the problem as best I can. I periodically go in for sports, but lately most often I just exercise in the morning and stretch during the day, mainly Pilates with elements of yoga, that is, stretching all the muscles, roughly speaking. A week ago I saw a terrible picture in the mirror - the calf of my right leg was swollen, almost twice as large as my left. in other words, the whole leg below the knee is somehow swollen, as if swollen... the calf is all tense, sometimes it pulls when walking, I feel tension, especially in the evening the difference in volume is visible, it’s terrible, the right leg is thicker than the other as if from the side now. Please tell me what is this? Could blood vessels have a role? or is it all due to exercise? if so, how to restore the previous “volume” of the leg, how to get rid of this calf size? I'm already going crazy, help me without making jokes. Thank you.
Such problems can arise because of the spine, the load was apparently large. I advise you to give it a break, no exercise, complete rest.
Run to the phlebologist, there may be varicose veins of the deep veins. Why go crazy, especially here on the forum. There is no smell of doctors here.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a pathological condition characterized by the formation of blood clots in the deep veins, most often of the lower extremities. This disease occurs in 10-20% of the population[1]. Prevalence in the population: from 50 to 160 cases per 100,000 population[2][3]. If untreated, it causes 3-15% of deaths from pulmonary embolism[4][5].
Either lymphostasis (occurs after various types of injuries) or phlebothrombosis, which is already more dangerous in terms of possible consequences. Blood clots can first block the veins of the legs, and then break off and travel through the bloodstream into the vessels of the lungs, causing PE (which can be fatal), or into the vessels of the brain, causing strokes. So there is no point in sitting on the forums, putting your hands on your feet and going to the doctor.
Myositis is also possible during sports, even more possible than thrombosis, varicose veins, lymphostasis
A week ago. Darwin Award! See the doctor quickly, d.u.r.i.sh.e!
Most likely, after injury there is swelling and lymphostasis. Go to the doctor. And don't delay.
Trichinella would have crawled away within a week, the blood clots would have flown away or partially formed,
The flora around the perimeter, on average, is sensitive to chloramphenicol, phenoxymethylpenicillin; the background is a deficiency of substances as a result of training, poor oxygenation of the room.
Something similar happened, an osteopath helped, it turned out that due to overstretching of the muscles, a large amount of fluid (lymph) began to accumulate there and something like edema resulted. I took a course of muscle correction with an osteopath + he corrected my spine. For some time I did not put any stress on my spine or my legs, I just did some warm-up. Now everything is fine, I continue to exercise. You may have another problem - a doctor should examine it, but you can’t delay it.
I have the same problem, one calf swells periodically. Most likely this is due to a problem with the spine. The vertebra is often displaced. With sharp movements, twisting from side to side, I straighten the vertebra and the swelling in the leg goes away quickly.
Hello, please tell me. What. This. Maybe. Be. Periodically. There are. Cramps. V. Ikrah. Now. I see. Leg. Swollen. In caviar
My granddaughter’s right leg has also increased in the calf area
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An insect bite is an unpleasant, but completely correctable situation. In this article we will look at methods of treatment and prevention.
Allergy sufferers suffer the most from bites, as they experience an allergic reaction and the itching does not subside for weeks. However, any category of citizens can suffer from the insect.
To make this process easier, you can use the following tips:
As soon as you feel that a midge has overtaken you, immediately wipe the wounded area with ammonia. If itching occurs, traditional medicine will help. For example, apply a cotton swab dipped in vodka or cologne to the affected area. Sometimes bird cherry leaves help, which you just need to apply to the bitten area for 15 minutes. Always carry creams and lotions with you that protect your skin from unpleasant contacts.
Did swelling appear after a midge bite?
A tumor is a natural reaction of the body, since during a bite foreign bodies containing substances enter the body, which in turn destroy cells. The human body that has taken these toxins begins to attack them. In places of damage, blood accumulates and the volume of intercellular fluid increases. Against the background of the inflammatory process, lymph accumulates in the soft tissues, causing their volume to increase.
Signs of insect damage, for example, human legs:
Treatment is accompanied by a certain algorithm of actions:
Usually these actions are enough. However, sometimes individual intolerance to poison occurs.
In this case, you need to consult a doctor, and before his arrival, use an anaphylactic package that contains:
If your leg is swollen due to an insect puncturing the skin, use traditional methods:
The horsefly is a large fly armed with a set of sharp and hard cutting stilettos enclosed inside its proboscis.
As soon as you notice a skin lesion from this insect, wash the area with warm water and soap, then dry the skin with a towel, but do not rub. Treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide, then smear the skin with brilliant green.
If a baby is struck by a gadfly, the baby will experience severe pain for at least 30 minutes.
Therefore, it is better to give him a painkiller and ask him not to scratch the bite site. Apply a plantain leaf to the affected area.
Natural remedies best help with this problem, so if you are in nature and there are no pharmaceutical drugs nearby, you can use medicinal herbs and flowers that grow literally at every step. In addition to plantain, dandelion can help. It relieves pain and itching. Just lubricate the wound with its juice.
If you are going to barbecue, you will probably have a piece of onion, which can also be used for bites. If pain and itching persist, take antihistamines. And in case of elevated temperature, nausea and vomiting, immediately consult a doctor and call an ambulance.
It's no secret that only female mosquitoes bite humans. They do this in order to obtain protein from the blood and lay their eggs. When the proboscis punctures the skin, the female releases saliva, which contains substances that prevent blood clotting. For many people, they cause a reaction that may include itching or redness. As a result, slight swelling occurs on the leg.
Once you have been bitten by a mosquito, do not scratch the area to avoid infection. Wash red skin with soap and water to remove germs and dirt. If a mosquito bites near the eye, apply a lotion with soda solution.
To prepare it you need:
Also, with swelling of the eye, the juice of plantain, dandelion, and cabbage leaf helps.
Essential oils, for example, lemon eucalyptus and peppermint, are no less effective. If the swelling is severe, take medications to reduce the swelling - Diphenhydramine, Hydroxyzine.
The tactics of these insects are peculiar: some individuals distract the victim, while others quietly crawl up to it, bite and lay out the larvae. It is difficult to notice an insect at the moment of contact. You will simply feel sharp pain and severe itching. Then swelling appears. Skin rashes often occur, especially in people prone to allergies. If this happens, be sure to use all first aid options.
The algorithm of actions is located below:
allergic components of insect saliva;
In places where troubles most often occur, it is not always possible to apply the listed methods.
And here nature comes to the rescue again. Rub plantain or dandelion juice on the affected area to reduce swelling. If you have salt on hand, you can apply a compress. Treatment for a gadfly bite includes therapy with ointments and medicinal lotions.
The following drugs can be used in treatment:
An insect bite is an unpleasant and sometimes even dangerous thing. But following our tips and recommendations, you can quickly cure it.
Almost every adult is familiar with the condition when the ankle is swollen and painful. If the male half of the population treats this phenomenon negligently, then even minor swelling of the legs makes women and older people nervous. And this is correct, because swelling always means problems in the body, in some cases quite serious. In addition, swelling of the ankle gives the leg an unattractive shape from the outside. In this regard, girls and women cannot wear their favorite shoes.
The most well-known reasons as a result of which the leg in the ankle area becomes swollen are: prolonged stay in one position, excess weight, pregnancy and old age. If the ankles swell in the above cases, adopting a position that allows you to place the sore legs above the level of the heart will help eliminate this nuisance.
Pain in the ankle area when walking may indicate the need to change unsuitable shoes or the development of certain diseases. It is possible to identify the correct cause of painful sensations only by taking into account their intensity and predominant symptoms. Ankles hurt and may become swollen due to diseases such as:
You can get injured if you jump unsuccessfully or if you suddenly twist your leg while walking. Severe pain in the ankle is in all cases accompanied by swelling of the affected area. Swelling immediately appears on the inside of the joint as a result of hemorrhage. Deformation of joints occurs due to damage to their cartilage tissue.
This process is often caused by obesity or wearing uncomfortable shoes. Pain in the legs can occur both when walking and when the limb is at rest. Symptoms of the disease are different: a tumor appears on the leg, the usual gait is disrupted, the foot becomes less mobile, and in an advanced form, immobilization of the joint can occur.
Arthritis affects the joint of the leg as a result of inflammation, metabolic disorders and degenerative disease. This disease mainly occurs in older people. With it, people feel pain in the leg in different positions. In case of a bruise or injury, post-traumatic arthritis occurs, and in the case of a hereditary inflammatory process, rheumatoid arthritis occurs.
Gout is a disease that leads to the accumulation of uric acid in the blood, which causes the deposition of gouty nodes in the joints. The symptoms of gout are similar to those of acute arthritis. The disease occurs mainly in older males.
The foot in the ankle area swells with the development of Achilles tendinitis - an inflammatory process that appears with prolonged stress. In such a situation, the ankles hurt along the tendon, and swelling appears in the heel area. With prolonged inflammation in the leg, there is a risk of tendon rupture. The disease develops when engaging in physical exercises that cause increased stress on the ankle joint. Note that when an insect bites, the ankle bone also swells. The person experiences pain and itching in the bite area.
For treatment to be correct and effective, the true cause of pain in the lower limbs in the ankle area must be known. When pain in the legs occurs after severe fatigue, it is necessary to make contrasting foot baths. In this case, the treatment session should end with dousing with cold water. Then you need to rest, keeping your legs raised. To promote blood circulation, it is recommended to use creams containing horse chestnut extract.
If pain in the leg is caused by systematic stress caused by excess body weight, it is necessary to eliminate the causes of obesity. To do this, a person must switch to a dietary and balanced diet, through which it will be possible not only to reduce weight, but also to stabilize the metabolism in the body, which will have a positive effect on the ankle joints.
If you receive a leg injury, you must immediately seek medical advice; self-medication in this case is unacceptable. An x-ray will reveal the extent of damage to the leg and determine further treatment. Before medical help arrives, you can reduce ankle pain by using a cold compress placed on the area of inflammation. In addition to this, the ankle joint must be secured. This way he will be ensured complete peace.
Based on the initial examination, it is impossible to correctly determine the cause of the pain. Only medical examinations such as MRI, X-ray, and laboratory tests will make it possible to identify the source of ankle pain.
If a person constantly has pain in one leg or both limbs while walking, this should be a reason to consult a doctor. Untimely treatment can cause the disease to become chronic, resulting in joint destruction. This leads the patient to disability.
If the reason that caused swelling of the ankles was not a pathology of the internal organs, you can eliminate the problem yourself. This requires:
If you have flat feet, an orthopedic doctor will advise you to purchase custom-made shoes with orthopedic insoles. These shoes should be worn constantly. It should be comfortable, and your toes should fit freely in it. It is necessary to reduce the intake of liquid and table salt before bedtime.
If women have varicose veins, experts recommend wearing compression tights, which can strengthen the surfaces of blood vessels and eliminate swelling in the ankle area. At the same time, you need to do contrast baths, thanks to which you can not only reduce ankle pain, but also ensure that your legs do not swell in the future. To get the best results, the sore leg should be soaked in hot water for about 5 minutes and in cool water for 15-20 seconds. Such actions need to be repeated 3 times every day before going to bed.
Massage procedures and gymnastic exercises for the feet reduce pain and eliminate swelling of the ankles. In addition, massage strengthens blood vessels and muscles, which prevents the subsequent appearance of swelling. The procedure is also performed if the bone in the foot is swollen. Massage can be done without the help of strangers. During the procedure, the ankles and feet are stretched. Gymnastics classes can be combined with daily work.
The use of ointment is advisable if the ankle is swollen and severe pain is felt or severe swelling appears in the legs. Experts often recommend using ointments such as Asklezan, Lyoton or Troxevasin. Together with them, you can use traditional medicine.
If a person frequently experiences ankle swelling, he or she should not rely on the condition going away on its own. First of all, it is necessary to undergo a full examination in order to identify the cause of the swelling of the ankle and obtain adequate treatment. As a rule, the doctor prescribes the patient to undergo clinical tests of biological fluids, perform a cardiogram, echocardiography, ultrasound or x-ray.
However, you should control your salt intake. This product causes fluid retention in the tissues, resulting in swelling. If your feet become swollen due to wearing high-heeled shoes, you need to change them to more comfortable ones. Your legs will rest more, and for the best effect you need to do a contrast shower, after which you can raise your legs up while lying down. Such actions will provoke blood flow in the lower extremities and reduce pain in the legs.
If your leg is swollen in the ankle area, you should not self-treat or take diuretic medications. With the right medical advice, it is possible to prevent negative consequences.
Thus, if pain and swelling in the ankle area bother you, medical attention is required, as such phenomena may indicate the development of a serious illness. If ankle swelling is associated with wearing uncomfortable shoes, you need to replace them.
If you ignore the symptoms of the disease, there is a possibility of subsequent complications.
A situation often occurs when a person does not know what to do with sudden pain in the leg or swelling. What it could be, how to treat it and which doctor should be consulted first - that’s what we’ll talk about today.
If the leg is red and swollen, this may not only be a manifestation of complications of varicose veins. Although a condition such as thrombophlebitis often gives such symptoms (after all, the formation of blood clots in the veins is most often a consequence of varicose veins).
Here are the diseases that cause your legs to become red, swollen and sore:
Let's deal with everything in order.
Inflammation of the joints (arthritis) and the non-inflammatory disease gout cause symptoms such as pain in the big toes, feet and heels. The area around the joints may become swollen and red. There is often pain when pressed.
Joint diseases are treated by a doctor called a rheumatologist. He will examine your limbs and prescribe the necessary tests to clarify the diagnosis. Treatment of joint diseases sometimes drags on for years, especially in older people and those with weakened immunity.
If your leg is red and swollen and also hurts, most likely you have acute phlebitis. If the superficial veins are affected (they are located under the skin), the pain will be severe. When the deep veins (which are located deep within the muscles) are involved in the process, the pain is not as severe, but the leg may hurt when pressure is applied.
You will be prescribed an ultrasound examination, a blood test for coagulation and other components.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, then IVs, injections, blood thinners and bed rest will be prescribed. This is for the first time. Then you will just need to walk and move so that the blood does not stagnate.
When, in addition to pain and swelling of the lower limb, there are so-called “paresthesias” - tingling, a feeling of “pins and needles”, this happens when a nerve is pinched between the vertebrae. After all, branches go from the central nerve trunk to the legs, and squeezing them leads to unpleasant sensations.
The neurological nature of the disease is also confirmed by the fact that pain occurs first in one leg, then in the other. The doctor who will help you is a vertebrologist (from the Latin word “vertebra” - vertebra). This specialist will make the correct diagnosis, tell you in which part of the spine the problem is, and prescribe treatment.
It would seem that there is less blood flowing, where does the swelling come from? But it's not that simple. In some heart diseases, “cardiac edema” occurs. And arterial diseases (for example, diabetes) are almost always accompanied by swelling and pain.
Therefore, you should definitely visit a cardiologist to have an ECG done, your blood sugar checked, and your arteries and veins examined.
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You will be surprised, but very often the legs swell and turn red due to erysipelas. This is an infectious disease caused by hemolytic streptococcus. It often affects patients with varicose veins, especially in the later stages, when the skin is thinned, abrasions and ulcers easily appear, into which infection penetrates.
Erysipelas gives serious complications:
This is what erysipelas looks like
This condition is treated by a dermatologist - sometimes on an outpatient basis, but in severe cases you have to go to the hospital, and doctors of other specialties - cardiologists, surgeons - are involved in the treatment.
Of course, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, antiallergic drugs, and drugs that strengthen the vascular wall are used.
Sometimes surgery is necessary to open the blisters and apply a sterile dressing. Next, physiotherapeutic treatment methods are used, for example, electrophoresis.
So which doctor should you see first?
There are two options - it should be a phlebologist (at best) or a vascular surgeon. These specialists, if necessary, will refer you to other doctors if they do not find “their” pathology.
For more information about erysipelas, watch this video:
Any pain in the leg prevents a person from moving fully and feeling normal, in particular when it comes to inflammation and swelling of the bone in the foot.
Swelling and inflammation of the bone occurs in 70% of women, and this pathology is called valgus deformity of the joint. Causes of swelling of the bunion near the big toe include:
Valgus joint deformity develops gradually. The non-phalangeal bone of the big toe moves away over time, causing an unsightly bump to form on the inside of the foot, making it difficult for a person to wear shoes of his size. If the bone not only swells and enlarges, but also begins to turn red and hurt, the person urgently needs to begin treatment for hallux valgus.
Wearing orthopedic shoes or insoles will help prevent further protrusion of the bunion near the big toe. You need to wear shoes and insoles every day, as this way you can ensure an even load on the foot. Wearing a special fixator for the big toe also allows you to straighten the toe and prevent further growth of cartilage tissue. However, an orthopedic surgeon must select a thumb brace.
In case of hallux valgus, a person is advised to limit the consumption of salt, meat, fatty, spicy and fried foods. The diet should be enriched with vegetables and fruits, vegetable oil, cereals and fish.
Therapeutic exercise helps strengthen joints, normalize blood circulation, lymph flow of the feet and prevent further protrusion of the bone. Performing leg exercises is simple, as it consists of a set of simple exercises: half-toe lifts, squeezing and unclenching of fingers, rotating the feet and rolling a ball with the foot on the floor.
Treatment of a protruding bone near the thumb may also include the use of the following medications:
Folk remedies can be used to treat hallux valgus. Their recipes:
A bone that is too swollen and protruding requires surgery. The surgery lasts only a few hours. During this time, under local anesthesia, the patient will have the overgrown tissue excised, the bone will be installed correctly, and the joint will be fixed with medical bolts. Recovery after surgery lasts only a week.
This problem is observed mainly in women. The causes of pathology include:
If the bones swell due to standing work, then the person should first consult a doctor and purchase compression stockings (tights, stockings). Wearing such products prevents stagnation of venous blood and lymph, thereby preventing swelling of the ankles. If the cause of swelling of the bunions is wearing uncomfortable shoes, then a person should make it a habit to wear such shoes a maximum of 1-2 times a week. In hot weather, to prevent swelling of the bunions, it is important to wear loose shoes, stay hydrated, avoid prolonged orthostatic postures, and follow a low-salt diet.
If ankle swelling persists for a long time, you should consult a doctor and find out the cause of the problem. For diseases that provoke swelling of the extremities, in addition to the main treatment, diuretics and diuretic decoctions are prescribed.
For thrombophlebitis and varicose veins, a person is prescribed blood thinners, venotonics, compression stockings and therapeutic exercises. Lymphostasis of the extremities is treated with diet therapy, physiotherapy and phlebotonic drugs. For arthritis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, gymnastics, mud therapy and diet are prescribed. In case of hemarthrosis, sprained ligaments and fractures of the bones of the foot, it is important to contact a traumatologist as soon as possible.
To get rid of ankle swelling, you should:
If the bone on the leg near the heel is swollen, then there may be several reasons for this phenomenon:
If swelling of the heel bone occurs due to errors in lifestyle, then the person should take measures to eliminate the influence of negative factors that provoke swelling. If a person is injured, then in the first minutes after it he should put a cold compress on the site of the injury (sprain, fracture) and consult a traumatologist as soon as possible.
To diagnose inflammatory or infectious bone diseases, tests such as biochemical and microbiological blood tests, bone biopsy and tumor marker analysis are performed. The treatment strategy for swelling of the bone near the heel depends on the underlying cause of the pathology.
In case of any swelling on the bones of the legs, you should promptly contact a specialist and begin treatment, because the reasons for the deviation can be very different.
If a limb is swollen after a leg injury, a doctor or traditional healer will tell you what to do. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to prevent this type of injury, so you need to know how to recognize it. So, what to do if you bruise your leg?
The modern rhythm of life has led to the fact that people have stopped engaging in physical self-development, in particular maintaining the flexibility of the foot. That is why injury can also occur with minor damage, for example, in the event of a fall from a small height or a blow to a blunt object. But each person can independently determine how serious the damage was.
In addition, motor function becomes limited. It is not just painful for a person to step on the injured leg, but even to move it.
The main symptom is pain that occurs immediately after the blow, but a person can feel it after the shock from the injury has passed. It subsides gradually and goes away completely over time, provided there is no fracture. After the pain, a bruise gradually appears, although if the blow was too strong, a hematoma can occur instantly. Swelling of the leg is considered a so-called side effect, a consequence of injury. It can increase during the first 24 hours after the impact. Cold compresses will help prevent this process.
If immediately after the injury was sustained, it was not possible to exclude the appearance of a hematoma, then over time it will go away on its own (at first the bruise has a red tint, then purple, after 4 days it turns blue, a yellowish color is considered a sign of healing).
It is important to know that if the pain from a bruise intensifies, the temperature rises to 39°C, the condition worsens and a contusion appears, then you should immediately consult a doctor. If you bruise your leg, only a specialist can tell you what to do.
If a person is not sure that the integrity of the bone has not been compromised, it is recommended to immediately go to the emergency room for consultation with a specialist and undergo an x-ray examination. Only a doctor can tell for sure whether there is a leg fracture or not, and advise how to remove the tumor.
Every person passing by should be able to provide first aid to a victim in a similar situation. These actions will prevent the development of unpleasant consequences and significantly reduce pain.
The severity of the victim can be determined by his behavior. Bruises can be:
It is not difficult to treat a bruise of any degree. First aid for a bruised leg should involve a simple action. Before treating the consequences of an injury, you need to apply something cold to the damaged area. Ideally, this is ice wrapped in cloth. It is used in all cases of bruises, for example, if you need to remove a bruise from the face or other part of the body. You need to keep this compress for about 5 minutes, then it is recommended to take a break and apply a pressure bandage. It is needed in order to significantly reduce pain and discomfort when walking. It can also prevent the appearance of a tumor, so it is recommended to do it as early as possible. After applying the bandage, it is necessary to lay the patient down, and in such a way that the leg is located above the level of the heart. This is necessary so that the outflow of blood to the bruised area decreases, which will prevent the appearance of a hematoma on the leg.
If there is damage to the skin, a severe bruise of the leg is noted, disinfection therapy must occur. You need to treat the bruised area with brilliant green, iodine, hydrogen peroxide or any other disinfectant. For example, iodine has the ability to reduce inflammation, relieve swelling, and can be used without open wounds. Therefore, in any case, it is recommended to make an iodine grid on the bruised area.
For severe pain that does not go away for a long time, you can use special creams with novocaine (Troxevasin, Heparin ointment, Lyoton gel) or an analgesic. In some cases, physical therapy may be required. But before this, the injured person should consult a doctor to rule out a fracture or bruise of the bone. If you ignore the symptoms and try to endure them, you can wait for complications to appear. In this case, the injury can lead to serious consequences.
For a simple leg injury, home treatment may include several common methods to help the injury resolve quickly. Ancient remedies can significantly speed up the healing process, relieve pain, cope with edema, swelling and hematoma. The most effective of them are:
Oil massage will also help to quickly eliminate bruises on the soft tissues of the leg. To do this, you need to take fir oil (if you don’t have it, absolutely any oil will do), rub it into the bruised area with massage movements. Next, apply a gauze bandage to this part overnight. In the morning you will be able to move your injured leg without pain.
There are also folk remedies that can be taken orally to cure a bruised leg at home. In particular, this applies to arnica tincture. You need to drink it twice a day, 30-40 drops. This remedy accelerates the healing process as a result of activating the regenerative functions of the body and will help remove the tumor.
The question of what to do if a child’s leg is severely bruised is especially relevant, especially if you are far from home at that time, for example, in nature. You need to mix vegetable oil, vinegar and water (necessarily boiled) in equal proportions. Soak a cloth in the mixture and place it on the injured area, securing it with something (another cloth or cellophane). A bruised leg in a child is a common occurrence, so you need to be prepared for this, although children tolerate such injury much easier than adults.
It is not enough to simply use medical or folk remedies for a bruised leg. We must remember that she needs peace. Therefore, you should know the precautions that can be taken to prevent complications. These include the following:
It must be remembered that it is not always possible to treat a bruised leg on your own. Therefore, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences, it is recommended to consult a doctor at the first opportunity.