Hello guys,

I injured myself 2 weeks ago just by lifting a 15 pound dumbbell with my foot (front part of the foot). I felt a little twinge on my upper left leg near the abductor and didn't really pay attention to it. The following morning I had a small bruise with a bit of pain, stiffness, pumped leg sensation, and some restriction on my range of motion.

So after 4 days like this, I exploded with a big bruise on my whole upper leg.

Went to the (regular) Doctor and he told me that I had suffered a small tear and that the big bruise was a consequent of my small quadricep tear. I'm under anti-inflammatory pills( 3 x day) and another for infection(3 x day).

How long will it take to heal? just an approximate.. Are we talking about weeks or months?

Do you guys think I should have been recommended for an M.R.I.?