I am a 68 year-old male with a past history of 2 strokes, quintuple by-pass, and am taking an array of meds, including blood thinners. I have just noticed a very large egg-shaped lump and bruise on my inner thigh that gives be pain when I walk. Could it be from carrying wood for my wood stove?
Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From the history, it seems that you might have sustained some kind of trivial trauma while cutting woods resulting in oozing of blood in the tissue forming a collection of blood (hematoma). Usually, small collections of blood get absorbed of their own. However, this may not happen in cases where the blood clotting is hampered by the intake of blood thinners as is in your case and the same might also get infected causing more pain due to an abscess. If I were your doctor, I would consult your physician who started your blood thinning agent for consideration of discontinuing these medicines for some time till it heals up. If it does not even then, I would refer you to a general surgeon for a clinical examination and further management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. If I were your doctor,