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How To Treat Hip Pain Caused After A Injury?
Hi, Earlier on I slipped on a wet concrete floor and landed on my hip at work. Now it hurts especially when I walk or climb the stairs. Didn t really help having to walk home after finishing work. It s been the same pain for a few hours. What should I do.
Mon, 9 May 2016
Hello,
I am sorry for your little accident. As it has been only few hours, you might feel extreme pain that may decrease in intensity after a few hours and disappear in a few days. If it would be a hematoma, you will be able to notice a green/black lesion beneath the skin of the hip. As you could walk, even though with pain, chances are less that you have fractured the bone.
I would advise you to do ice application to the area. Take painkiller like Acetaminophen 500 mg / Ibuprofen 400 mg or Ketorolac 10 mg twice or thrice a day. Local application of Diclofenac gel (Volini) will help, too.
However, if the pain worsens, you develop swelling or condition deteriorate, you should visit an orthopedic surgeon for physical examination, x-ray of the hip and further investigations.
I hope this answer helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM for your concern. I wish you speedy recovery from the injury!
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I am sorry for your little accident. As it has been only few hours, you might feel extreme pain that may decrease in intensity after a few hours and disappear in a few days. If it would be a hematoma, you will be able to notice a green/black lesion beneath the skin of the hip. As you could walk, even though with pain, chances are less that you have fractured the bone.
I would advise you to do ice application to the area. Take painkiller like Acetaminophen 500 mg / Ibuprofen 400 mg or Ketorolac 10 mg twice or thrice a day. Local application of Diclofenac gel (Volini) will help, too.
However, if the pain worsens, you develop swelling or condition deteriorate, you should visit an orthopedic surgeon for physical examination, x-ray of the hip and further investigations.
I hope this answer helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM for your concern. I wish you speedy recovery from the injury!
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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