Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Crotch Post Injury

Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2015

Question: My foot went through a closet up in the attic hitting my crotch on one side on the floor. It is very swollen and have been laying with an ice bag for 4 hrs .should I be doing anything else. It's very bruised also .

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Swelling could be due to localized collection of inflammatory fluid or blood as a result of trauma. Subcutaneous blood accumulated will gradually get absorbed so few days would be required to get healing. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- take adequate rest.
- ibuprofen thrice a day for 3 days
- avoid doing sternous activity.
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.

hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar