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Fell Down From Stairs. Got Lump With Sharp Pain. Applied Ice Pack. Treatment?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Dec 2012
Question: i recently fell down stairs.. well like two weeks ago. my briusing is gone but there is a small lump and i get sharps pains in the area.. ?? i have been putting ice on it and also aspercream ..i think i i may have bruise the muscle and this is the after effects
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Answered by Dr. Rajesh Gajwani (1 hour later)
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

After reading your symptoms, I feel that you may have developed a small muscle injury. You need to keep doing cold fomentation, as it will reduce the swelling. You should also apply a local pain killer gel/spray for symptomatic relief.
A dose of mild painkillers with anti-inflammatory property can be taken if required.
Muscle injuries usually take 3-4 weeks to heal completely.
If the pain and swelling continue even after the prescribed time then you must visit your physician for a checkup.

Hope you feel better soon.
Regards
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Fell Down From Stairs. Got Lump With Sharp Pain. Applied Ice Pack. Treatment?

Hi,
Thanks for your query.

After reading your symptoms, I feel that you may have developed a small muscle injury. You need to keep doing cold fomentation, as it will reduce the swelling. You should also apply a local pain killer gel/spray for symptomatic relief.
A dose of mild painkillers with anti-inflammatory property can be taken if required.
Muscle injuries usually take 3-4 weeks to heal completely.
If the pain and swelling continue even after the prescribed time then you must visit your physician for a checkup.

Hope you feel better soon.
Regards