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What could cause a sharp pop in my upper thigh?

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Dr. Anuj Gupta

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Published At September 29, 2023
Reviewed AtSeptember 29, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I felt a pop on the inner side of my upper thigh a month ago. I have severe pain and bruising which keeps spreading around and down the leg.

Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Anuj Gupta

Hello

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It looks like a hamstring injury (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I need a little information, kindly answer them.

  1. What were you doing at the time of injury?

  2. What treatment have you taken till now?

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I was standing on a gravel driveway with a slight incline holding a baby and I laughed and that is when I heard the pop and felt the pain. The pain and bruising have increased every day, but I have not done any treatment. I do not know what to do. It has been over a week now.

Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Anuj Gupta

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Well, it is a hamstring tendon injury (a strain or tear to the tendons). Ideally speaking, you should go for an ultrasound with a musculoskeletal radiologist and then decide further course of action. But what you can do is:

  1. Do ice fomentation thrice a day for 15 minutes.

  2. Take anti-inflammatory medications.

  3. Take a tablet of Trypsin-chymotrypsin (oral proteolytic enzyme) to reduce swelling.

Wait and watch for another week and if it is improving, then it is fine otherwise consult a specialist for further evaluation.

Take care.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Anuj Gupta
Dr. Anuj Gupta

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