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Father Is Paraplegic, Hard Area On Hip Right Hips, Swelling Present. Is That Need To Be Treated?
my father is a paraplegic since February of this year. he has a hard area on his right hip area starting around the tailbone into the right hip area. it feels like a bony mass with swelling present. size of a softball. no redness or heat. is this something to be concerned with
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Hi. The hard area on the buttock or the site you have described can be hematoma or starting of a bed-sore, as your Father is paraplegic. It is better to show to a Doctor and confirm and treat accordingly.
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