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What Causes Bruising, Lump On Upper Leg After An Injury?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2015
Question: My 73 year old mother fell at a facility today and hit her hip on the edge of a vanity corner she now has a golf ball sized lump and bruise on her upper leg / hip area. How should treat? Should I go to the ER?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
For now, NO ER! Try ice and pain medications such as Tylenol!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this fall your mother has suffered. I have reviewed her information fully and am not particularly concerned about a serious complication at this time from this fall. I will recommend that you apply ice packs to this area to decease the swelling and also some pain medications. This should be able to address her symptoms and allow for spontaneous healing. Unless something else comes up, there is no need for an ER visit right now. Keep me posted on the progress of this!

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Bruising, Lump On Upper Leg After An Injury?

Brief Answer: For now, NO ER! Try ice and pain medications such as Tylenol! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this fall your mother has suffered. I have reviewed her information fully and am not particularly concerned about a serious complication at this time from this fall. I will recommend that you apply ice packs to this area to decease the swelling and also some pain medications. This should be able to address her symptoms and allow for spontaneous healing. Unless something else comes up, there is no need for an ER visit right now. Keep me posted on the progress of this! I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.