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Should I Be Worried About The Pain And Lump On The Hip After A Fall?

Female, age 60, with osteopenia. I fell on hip 3 weeks ago and after about 3 days the bruise showed with little pain except to the touch. Now bruise is gone but hip has more pain with lump at the previous bruise site. Is this normal? The pain seems to be radiating from inside out. Maybe I should not have gone dancing or continued with exercise. At what point should I go to the doctor? Thanks, T. T.
Tue, 12 May 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion you should immediately consult orthopedic doctor and get done
1. Clinical examination of hip joint
2. X ray of hip joint.
Since you had fall 3 weeks back and having gradually increasing swelling and pain, possibility of fracture is more.
So don't wait at home.
Consult orthopedic doctor and rule out fracture.
You may need painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs with immobilization.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Should I Be Worried About The Pain And Lump On The Hip After A Fall?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion you should immediately consult orthopedic doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of hip joint 2. X ray of hip joint. Since you had fall 3 weeks back and having gradually increasing swelling and pain, possibility of fracture is more. So don t wait at home. Consult orthopedic doctor and rule out fracture. You may need painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs with immobilization. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.