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Should I Take X Ray After Hitting Hard On Rock And Getting Bruised?

Hit a rock really hard the other day while rafting...seriously thought I broke something in my hip/buttocks area. Goose egg swollen and bruised under my left butt cheek. Can still walk, but hard to sit down. Should I get an x-ray, or did I just bruise it very badly?
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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Hello,

It could be a contusion probably.

Fracture is unlikely.

As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery.

If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Should I Take X Ray After Hitting Hard On Rock And Getting Bruised?

Hello, It could be a contusion probably. Fracture is unlikely. As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician