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Suggest Treatment For Bruising On The Lower Back And Buttocks
Question: I fell on my backside. When I went down I hit the edge of a bench. My lower back and all down my butt is bruised. It appears the blood is draining down from the sight of impact. I have iced a lot since it happened and have taken iphprofen. I am flying tomorrow, Sunday this happened on Friday. It does not hurt too much. I am of course a little sore. Oh I am in Costa Rica, flying to California. I was going to ask for ice on the plane.
Brief Answer:
Soft tissue injury likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The presence of Bruise in the area is suggestive of a hematoma formation and a soft tissue injury on the area. If you can walk properly then any bone injury is not likely. The pain and bruise will take a week to subside. Continue doing a cold compress and give rest to the area as much as you can. If there is no increase in swelling or pain then you can safely travel. In case of any increase in pain or swelling do consult your physician for a physical examination to rule out infection.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Soft tissue injury likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The presence of Bruise in the area is suggestive of a hematoma formation and a soft tissue injury on the area. If you can walk properly then any bone injury is not likely. The pain and bruise will take a week to subside. Continue doing a cold compress and give rest to the area as much as you can. If there is no increase in swelling or pain then you can safely travel. In case of any increase in pain or swelling do consult your physician for a physical examination to rule out infection.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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