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Can The Sore Lump In Buttock Be A Result Of Consuming Atorvastatin Taken After Implanting A Stent Post Heart Attack?

Hi I have recently been discharged from hsp after having a heart attack and having a stent fitted, on the whole i feel fine but have noticed I have a lump just under my right buttock which feels sore and like a bruise, I have also noticed I have a few bruises on my legs, I have been prescribed the following mediication, Rampiril 2.5mg once daily, asprin once daily,atorvastatin 80mg once daily,Bisoprolol 5mg once dailly,ticagrelor 90mg twice daily and a Glyceryl trinitrate spray, just wondering about lump trying to think if I have bumbed it but cannot think I have.
Thanks for any advice
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Hi
I read your query.

The lump in the buttocks may be more due to soft tissue damage during angiography procedure.

I suggests ice compresses and heparin gel.

Hope I answered to your query.
Dr. Benard
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Can The Sore Lump In Buttock Be A Result Of Consuming Atorvastatin Taken After Implanting A Stent Post Heart Attack?

Hi I read your query. The lump in the buttocks may be more due to soft tissue damage during angiography procedure. I suggests ice compresses and heparin gel. Hope I answered to your query. Dr. Benard