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Does The Hard Hip Bruise Need Further Testing?
My son fell off playground equipment in May, and was told by the doctor that the bruise could take over 6 weeks to go away. There was a huge bump on the left side just above the hip that finally went away. Now the bruise is still there, and uder it, it is very hard. My son goes to the bathroom lots now (#2) like every 1/2 hour, and I m starting to wonder if there is a problem, and if it s the fall that may have caused this. I m getting very concerned, and all my doctor says is it will go away. It s been 4 months now, and it s still there. Should I demand to get him tested?
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hi,
If the swelling has gone and there is no pain, nothing to worry. It will take few months for the colour and hardness to return to normal.
Frequent stools is not related to this. If recent onset, this may suggests acute gastroenteritis. If he has no fever, and the stools are not blood stained, just give him plenty of fluids like ORS solution after every stools to prevent dehydration. If this is not getting better by 3-5 days, he develops fever, or stools become blood stained, kindly take him to doctor for antibiotic therapy. Avoid fruits, juices and sugary items till resolution.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
If the swelling has gone and there is no pain, nothing to worry. It will take few months for the colour and hardness to return to normal.
Frequent stools is not related to this. If recent onset, this may suggests acute gastroenteritis. If he has no fever, and the stools are not blood stained, just give him plenty of fluids like ORS solution after every stools to prevent dehydration. If this is not getting better by 3-5 days, he develops fever, or stools become blood stained, kindly take him to doctor for antibiotic therapy. Avoid fruits, juices and sugary items till resolution.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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