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Suggest Treatment For Bruise On The Coccyx
Question: Hello, I slipped on the ice this morning, have a large bruise on the coccyx ( according to my daughter) and a biggish blood whatever. I'm ok lying down, but feel sick If I get up. I went to church this morning. But had to be brought home, as I was really cold ,felt sick ,and evidently very pale. It's the blood thing I wondered what to do about.
Brief Answer:
It is Hematoma,will resolve gradually.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
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I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
I have gone through your question in detail and understand your concern.You got Hematoma in the sacral region. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen/paracetamol for pain relief. Hematoma ( bruise) will gradually resolve. You no need to worry unless you have fever(fever indicate infection). Vitamin B and C help in resolving it.Thrombopbobe gel local application without rubbing help in resolving it.
You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
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Wishing you good health
Take care
It is Hematoma,will resolve gradually.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic for posting your query
I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
I have gone through your question in detail and understand your concern.You got Hematoma in the sacral region. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen/paracetamol for pain relief. Hematoma ( bruise) will gradually resolve. You no need to worry unless you have fever(fever indicate infection). Vitamin B and C help in resolving it.Thrombopbobe gel local application without rubbing help in resolving it.
You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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