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What Causes Purple Swelling In The Pubic Area After An Injury?
Question: Violent fall on 3/5 to pubic area. Still have purple bruising,lots of discomfort,approx 2x1in hard mass in area. Should i be concerned?
Hi! not to worry; it would take time to disappear may be 6-12 months; don't rub it but may press ice pack if pain is there; thanks!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I can't rub it anyway. It's way to sensitive. I sit like a man. But, what is the hard mass?
Brief Answer:
IT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED PROPERLY!
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Thanks for your detailed posting; actually I went through the whole thread to assess your problem....!
Well, there might be two or three possibilities in your case as you said 'it is swelled so horribly, is still bulging, and it's a hard mass now,and still very tender....' as follows:
1. the old hematoma has been inflamed or infected
2. there was underlying bone and soft tissue injury
3. some secondary problem has arisen like bone infection or a pseudotumor/tumor-like condition (? nerve injury)
Therefore, the lump needs to be first examined rather than some empirical painkillers etc; please see a surgeon in your area!
An x-ray /CT scan of the region and a simple needle biopsy is very useful in such cases; needle biopsy could also cure the case by aspirating the material collected inside; if any pus-like material is there, it should be tested for microbiological culture/sensitivity tests.
Wishing you good health.
IT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED PROPERLY!
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Thanks for your detailed posting; actually I went through the whole thread to assess your problem....!
Well, there might be two or three possibilities in your case as you said 'it is swelled so horribly, is still bulging, and it's a hard mass now,and still very tender....' as follows:
1. the old hematoma has been inflamed or infected
2. there was underlying bone and soft tissue injury
3. some secondary problem has arisen like bone infection or a pseudotumor/tumor-like condition (? nerve injury)
Therefore, the lump needs to be first examined rather than some empirical painkillers etc; please see a surgeon in your area!
An x-ray /CT scan of the region and a simple needle biopsy is very useful in such cases; needle biopsy could also cure the case by aspirating the material collected inside; if any pus-like material is there, it should be tested for microbiological culture/sensitivity tests.
Wishing you good health.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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