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What Causes A Bruised Hard Area On The Buttocks After A Hip Injury?

I fell vary hard on my right side -- my hip from waist to above my knee is swelled and a very dark bruise - there is a large hard solid area starting a my butt and going down about 8 inches and is about 2 inches wide -- xrays were taken and no fractures . this happen 5 days ago and each day the bruise has got worse --traveling down towards my knee - I get a stong burning type pain if I put too much pressure down
Mon, 4 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The hard large solid area on right side from hip to knee that is swollen after a hip injury is suggestive of possible thrombophlebitis. The blood vessels have been injured causing thrombus. This might have been infected/inflamed causing the hard solid area.

Immediate consultation with vascular surgeon is highly recommended to evaluate the problems locally to see if you need any small intervention. For the moment, I advise to apply cold compresses locally and take baby aspirin until you see the specialist. Keep the leg elevated.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have other concern.
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What Causes A Bruised Hard Area On The Buttocks After A Hip Injury?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The hard large solid area on right side from hip to knee that is swollen after a hip injury is suggestive of possible thrombophlebitis. The blood vessels have been injured causing thrombus. This might have been infected/inflamed causing the hard solid area. Immediate consultation with vascular surgeon is highly recommended to evaluate the problems locally to see if you need any small intervention. For the moment, I advise to apply cold compresses locally and take baby aspirin until you see the specialist. Keep the leg elevated. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have other concern.