hematoma on calf

[lmdemouy]

I was tubing  behind a boat about 3 weeks ago, the rope got caught around my calf caused a hematoma and still hasn't went down. what can i do from home to cure it. i have no health insurance.

[Jcaldwell1]

8 days ag o I felt like I was having a leg cramp . After a few hours I knew that something else had occurred. I went to a hospital emergency room where a doctor performed an ultrasound test. The ultrasound showed that I have a
Hematoma  . I am using warfarin for atrial fibrillation plus  an 81 mg aspirin. My Pt inr was 2.4 . My calf swelled and began to throb. The next day my calf developed a small "blister like" bubble that eventually burst open and there was some slight bleeding. I used ice for 48 hours (20 mins) off and on.
5 days ago I saw my personal physician . He suggested that I continue the therapy which I have. I am 75 years old and I am still working 35 hours each week...mostly standing. My calf is very painful especially when I have been sitting for a while and start to stand preparing to walk. I understand that the pain will continue for some weeks. Is there anthony you can suggest to lessen the pain? I am fearful of Tylenol and I am not going to risk more blood thinning with aspirin or ibuprofen?
Any suggestion would be appreciated.

[Dr Vinod]

The haematoma will absorb by itself and there is nothing to worry if you did not have a skin abbrasion or the injury opening up.
If it is an open injury you would need antibiotics, anti inflammatory drugs and if it is a closed haematoma only anti inflammatory drugs are required.
You have to visit a Physician if it does not decrease in a week's time. ( 4 weeks for inflammation to subside normally )
Take care!