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Should I See A Doctor For Pain In The Hip?
I slipped and fell into the tub while getting out of the shower. I hit my right hip, right area of my ribs under my arm and hit the back of my head with the tub faucet. I am finding it hard to move, it hurts when I yawn or laugh or breath deep. Should I see a doctor or give it a few days to see if I feel better?
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
Hi,
In my opinion icing your bruises for the first 48 hours, massages with topical gels, painkillers like NSAIDS, muscle relaxants, bed rest and relaxation with avoidance of any vigorous movements and elevating your leg will be effective for your case.
If pain and swellings persists I suggest X-rays and CT to exclude minor fissures or fractures if not improves within first week visit your physician for proper diagnosis.
Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards,
Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan
In my opinion icing your bruises for the first 48 hours, massages with topical gels, painkillers like NSAIDS, muscle relaxants, bed rest and relaxation with avoidance of any vigorous movements and elevating your leg will be effective for your case.
If pain and swellings persists I suggest X-rays and CT to exclude minor fissures or fractures if not improves within first week visit your physician for proper diagnosis.
Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
Regards,
Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan
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