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Does Bruising On The Buttocks Require Medical Attention?
I fell down our wooden staircase inside the house last week. I hit my hind end on five steps on the way down. I put ice on it that evening, but now after the swelling has gone down the area really hurts to sit upon. I did not go to see a doctor, should I? It is bruised almost all the way across both buttocks. I did see stars about five minutes after it happened. Thank you. Pat Shepard
Sat, 14 Apr 2018
Hello,
What I can infer from your complaints is that you have. Had a traumatic injury to your buttock and pelvic area? If you have been able to walk around comfortably after the fall then major fractures have been ruled out. However, I would advise you to get an x-ray of the pelvic area after consultation with your physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar
What I can infer from your complaints is that you have. Had a traumatic injury to your buttock and pelvic area? If you have been able to walk around comfortably after the fall then major fractures have been ruled out. However, I would advise you to get an x-ray of the pelvic area after consultation with your physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar
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