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What Is The Treatment For Bruising And Soreness In Hip After A Fall?

Yes 4 days ago I feel from a 4 step ladder and landed hard on my left hip. I have bruising and a knot also soreness. I can walk but it hurts getting up and moving in certain positions. I'm 51 yrs old and not very active. I'm just wondering what to look for if maybe I have a fracture or something.
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury.
X ray of the hip joint can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
The bruise & knot is due to accumulation of fluid & blood (hematoma) which will subside in due course of time.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
You can include supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D in your diet which will help in strengthening of bones.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Is The Treatment For Bruising And Soreness In Hip After A Fall?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. X ray of the hip joint can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. The bruise & knot is due to accumulation of fluid & blood (hematoma) which will subside in due course of time. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). You can include supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D in your diet which will help in strengthening of bones. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.