<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I got hit very hard on side of upper leg...i have bruising all the way to my knee and oveer top of kneecap. i have a knot under skin on side of my leg with swelling. hurts to walk or lay on it and if i bend feels almost like a tearing sensation. what do i do?  <response>: Hi... It seems you have a very bad contusion in your thigh... I would recommend you to-Do lot of icing frequently over the thigh... Keep your thigChatDoctorpressed witChatDoctorpression bandage... Keep it elevated with a pillow under the leg...Dont bear weight on the injured leg...Dont lie over or on to of injured leg...if you have any Anti-inflammatory tabs previously prescribed to you have them. Hope this is helpful for you. Kindly revert in case you need any further help in this regard... 