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What Could Be The Reason For Having A Lump On My Lower Spine After A Fall?

Hello, about 6-7 days ago I fell sledding. I fell hard on my lower back and immediately was in pain. I was able to get up and run back up the hill but I knew it would bruise. The next day it was very swollen. By now most the swelling is gone, except there is a baseball sized lump on my lower spine? It is sensitive to pressure, like when I lay down or lean on it in the drivers seat. I'm just very curious what it is and what I should do.
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

This lump is most likely a hematoma. Due to recent injury blood has accumulated in this area what causes such lump. If hematoma is left alone, may get infected and turn into an abscess. Abscess is a potential source of infection.
That is why I suggest you to visit your doctor. Ultrasound of this area should be done at first. If hematoma will be confirmed, it should be drained or incised.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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What Could Be The Reason For Having A Lump On My Lower Spine After A Fall?

Hello! Thank you for the query. This lump is most likely a hematoma. Due to recent injury blood has accumulated in this area what causes such lump. If hematoma is left alone, may get infected and turn into an abscess. Abscess is a potential source of infection. That is why I suggest you to visit your doctor. Ultrasound of this area should be done at first. If hematoma will be confirmed, it should be drained or incised. Hope this will help. Regards.