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Slipped On Stairs, Lot Of Bruising, Severe Pain In Tail Bone. Swelling In Leg. Healing Time?

Was in car crash at Xmas I m still on a lot of meds for the pain but two weeks ago I slipped on my stairs and fell on my but tick pretty bad was left with a lot of bruising and my tail bone is still in a lot of pain I m unable to sit or drive . I have a big lump swell left on my leg that is very sore to touch ,I m very concerned about this . How long before I heal and is there anything I can do to help this . Ta.
Tue, 17 Sep 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi and welcome to HCM

As couple of weeks after injury, knot(haematoma-collection of blood) is still there and increasing in size and painful to touch, it seems to be got infected.
It happens when after a trauma some blood vessels are wounded and blood flows into a muscles. "And thigh has a lot of muscles and a lot of space for hematomas".

I suggest you to consult your doctor for examination of swelling and if needed for drainage.

Meanwhile use soft cushion for sitting and lying. You can take antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
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Slipped On Stairs, Lot Of Bruising, Severe Pain In Tail Bone. Swelling In Leg. Healing Time?

Hi and welcome to HCM As couple of weeks after injury, knot(haematoma-collection of blood) is still there and increasing in size and painful to touch, it seems to be got infected. It happens when after a trauma some blood vessels are wounded and blood flows into a muscles. And thigh has a lot of muscles and a lot of space for hematomas . I suggest you to consult your doctor for examination of swelling and if needed for drainage. Meanwhile use soft cushion for sitting and lying. You can take antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.