What could cause a sharp pop in my upper thigh?

Question

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.

Answer 1

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.

What were you doing at the time of injury?
What treatment have you taken till now?

Thanks and regards.

Answer 2

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:

Do ice fomentation thrice a day for 15 minutes.
Take anti-inflammatory medications.
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.