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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bruising On Buttocks After A Fall

My 88 year old mother fall on her left buttocks
It has been swollen and totally purple..there is a know on it
I have a doughnut to sit on and have been icing for several days
should she sit in a tub of Epson salts to help with brusing and all the blood formation
or continue to ice
thank you
darlene
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
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Dear Darlene,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. X ray of the Lumbosacral spine and pelvis will be helpful in detecting any bone fracture.

The swelling is caused due to accumulation of fluid and blood (haematoma) following the impact.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac + Serratiopeptidase preparations (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in her diet which will help in strengthening of bones.

Since the symptoms are persistent since several days, kindly consult her Doctor/ Orthopedician for proper clinical examination.
Till then, she should maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing her a Good Health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bruising On Buttocks After A Fall

Dear Darlene, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. X ray of the Lumbosacral spine and pelvis will be helpful in detecting any bone fracture. The swelling is caused due to accumulation of fluid and blood (haematoma) following the impact. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac + Serratiopeptidase preparations (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in her diet which will help in strengthening of bones. Since the symptoms are persistent since several days, kindly consult her Doctor/ Orthopedician for proper clinical examination. Till then, she should maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing her a Good Health. Take care.