How do you treat a hematoma on the thigh?

Treating a hematoma in your leg

  1. cold compress or ice pack application for 20 to 30 minutes for the 48 hours following injury to reduce swelling.
  2. rest.
  3. elevating your foot higher than your heart.
  4. light compression with a wrapped bandage.
  5. pain medication such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)

How is an extradural hematoma treated?

The blood clot may clear (re-absorb) by itself. However, surgery is generally needed to treat a large intracranial extradural haematoma. This involves removal of the haematoma. Most commonly, surgery either involves making ‘burr holes’ (small, in the skull) or an operation called a craniotomy.

How long does a thigh hematoma 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.

How do you treat a hematoma?

Treatment for a bruise or a hematoma Treatment should begin as quickly as possible after injury. First-line therapy is rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE method). If the injured area is painful, the injury can be treated with OTC medications like Tylenol or Advil.

Should you massage a leg hematoma?

Most haematomas get better quickly and remember to avoid massage to your injured area. Some may take longer to resolve and you might feel a raised lump for some time. After the first 48 hours and whilst you wait for it to heal, just keep gently exercising and stretching the area as long as you don’t cause pain.

Does a hematoma need to be drained?

Sometimes, a hematoma may require surgical drainage. Surgery may be more likely if the blood is putting pressure on the spinal cord, brain, or other organs. In other cases, doctors may want to drain a hematoma that is at risk of infection.

When is surgery needed for epidural hematoma?

Indications for surgery: An epidural hematoma (EDH) greater than 30 cm3 should be surgically evacuated regardless of the patient’s Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score.

Can mannitol be given in EDH?

Use of mannitol for controlling increased intracranial pressure (ICP) upon the arrival at emergency department was higher in the patients with poor outcome (10/14, 71.43%). On the other hand, those with good outcome received no treatment of mannitol for EDH (29/60, 48.33%).

Can you exercise with a hematoma on your leg?

What happens if hematoma is not drained?

A hematoma is similar to a bruise or blood clot but, if left untreated, it can damage the tissue and lead to infection.