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Hip Bone Injury, Soreness, Large Bruise Formed, Swelling Beneath Skin. Medical Attention Required?

I fell on my hip bone (black ice on sidewalk) It wasn t particularly sore for about 3 days. But, now on the 4th day, it is starting to complain and I am wondering if I should have gone in and had it checked right from the beginning. I fell hard and I have both a large bruise and a lump swollen place beneath the skin and on the bone area. Should I go to the ER that my place of work requires me to use for this injury? I fell at my place of employment?
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The appearance of a large bruise and swelling in the area is suggestive of a hematoma formation. This can happen due to a bone injury like fracture or a soft tissue injury. An MRI scan of the affected area is the best way to diagnose the type and extent of injury.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Hip Bone Injury, Soreness, Large Bruise Formed, Swelling Beneath Skin. Medical Attention Required?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The appearance of a large bruise and swelling in the area is suggestive of a hematoma formation. This can happen due to a bone injury like fracture or a soft tissue injury. An MRI scan of the affected area is the best way to diagnose the type and extent of injury. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com