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Suggest Treatment For A Lump And Bruising On The Waist After Injury
Question: Hello-
I was injured during a fall down some basement stairs. I noticed I have a rather large lump-Goose egg and it is bruised. It is on the left side of my back - about and inch or two below my was it line.
It has been 4 wks since the fall-the bruise looks better and the swelling has gone down some but it is still fairly large. Should I be concerned or will it just take time? E-mail YYYY@YYYY
I was injured during a fall down some basement stairs. I noticed I have a rather large lump-Goose egg and it is bruised. It is on the left side of my back - about and inch or two below my was it line.
It has been 4 wks since the fall-the bruise looks better and the swelling has gone down some but it is still fairly large. Should I be concerned or will it just take time? E-mail YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
From what you described it sounds like you developed a hematoma related to your fall.
some hematomas can become quite large depending on the part of the body that is injured. It can take several weeks or more for a hematoma to completely be absorbed.
I suspect in your face that you did have a hematoma and that it will gradually completely resolve overtime. This may take several more weeks.
You could try taking some warm soaks in a bath or hot tub for 15 to 20 minutes daily. This might help accelerate improvement of the swelling.
however, if you develop progressive or persistent pain in the injured area this should be evaluated by your primary care doctor. I do not suspect that you will have any long-term problems related to your file.
Thank you again for sending a question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
From what you described it sounds like you developed a hematoma related to your fall.
some hematomas can become quite large depending on the part of the body that is injured. It can take several weeks or more for a hematoma to completely be absorbed.
I suspect in your face that you did have a hematoma and that it will gradually completely resolve overtime. This may take several more weeks.
You could try taking some warm soaks in a bath or hot tub for 15 to 20 minutes daily. This might help accelerate improvement of the swelling.
however, if you develop progressive or persistent pain in the injured area this should be evaluated by your primary care doctor. I do not suspect that you will have any long-term problems related to your file.
Thank you again for sending a question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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