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Does A Hematoma Post An Injury In The Buttocks Require Medical Consultation?
Question: I fell backward on my upper butt on wood threshold last Sat. a week ago and bruised badly with hematoma. somewhat better but still swollen and sore. should I worry about this?
Brief Answer:
Need further details to evaluate it precisely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
* Hematoma management depends upon the clinical severity of the same.
Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely.
1. Hematoma - current size, consistency.
2. Pain - intensity, frequency.
3 Fever if any.
4. Any alteration in size of hematoma after ice application for a week.
5. If possible and no objection, kindly provide a photo picture of hematoma as an attachment in follow up session so that I can guide more precisely.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Need further details to evaluate it precisely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
* Hematoma management depends upon the clinical severity of the same.
Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely.
1. Hematoma - current size, consistency.
2. Pain - intensity, frequency.
3 Fever if any.
4. Any alteration in size of hematoma after ice application for a week.
5. If possible and no objection, kindly provide a photo picture of hematoma as an attachment in follow up session so that I can guide more precisely.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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