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Does Swelling And Intermittent Numbness After Falling Off Stairs Indicate Internal Bleeding?

I feel on some stairs im a very big girl and all my weight went on one side and my left side on my butt and thigh its swollen and pinkpurpleish blue black it happen about 8hrs ago and it when it happen sever pain and it when numb. Its still goes numb off and on and still in Alott.of pain. Just want to make sure there was no internal bleeding.
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

The large grapefruit size bruise is likely to be due to a hematoma formation in the area.
It seems to be soft tissue injury . You need to avoid massaging the area and take a mild pain killer for relief. Avoid sitting for long hours. Do a cold compress on the area of injury.
The pain and swelling might take over a week to subside. In case there is an acute pain and a sudden increase in swelling then consult your physician for a direct examination to rule out any infection in the area.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Does Swelling And Intermittent Numbness After Falling Off Stairs Indicate Internal Bleeding?

Hello, Thanks for your query. The large grapefruit size bruise is likely to be due to a hematoma formation in the area. It seems to be soft tissue injury . You need to avoid massaging the area and take a mild pain killer for relief. Avoid sitting for long hours. Do a cold compress on the area of injury. The pain and swelling might take over a week to subside. In case there is an acute pain and a sudden increase in swelling then consult your physician for a direct examination to rule out any infection in the area. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care