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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness On Buttocks And Thigh After A Fall
Question: i slipped and fell in a parking lot on Saturday. I landed on my left buttock and have been stiff on my buttock and thigh since then. It is much better than after the initial fall but remains sore and the muscles are tight so that I cannot bend over or walk normally. I have been taking advil and wearing thermawraps. what else should i do?
Brief Answer:
You need to take sitz bath
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
It is good that you did not injured badly. You are doing right thing rest. I would recommend you to follow these steps.
1.Sit in a tub filled with gentle warm water. It will provide hot water fomentation.
2.Tablet Brufen 400 mg twice daily.
3.Do not sit for long time. If you have to sit then you provide soft seat.
4.Avoid travelling and jerky activity.
I hope this step will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
You need to take sitz bath
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
It is good that you did not injured badly. You are doing right thing rest. I would recommend you to follow these steps.
1.Sit in a tub filled with gentle warm water. It will provide hot water fomentation.
2.Tablet Brufen 400 mg twice daily.
3.Do not sit for long time. If you have to sit then you provide soft seat.
4.Avoid travelling and jerky activity.
I hope this step will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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