What Does A Large Bruise On The Hip Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 18 Mar 2017

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Sat, 18 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have a large, oddly shaped bruise on my hip from sleeping on one side all night. Should I see a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can wait and watch.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I reviewed the picture.

It's rare to see such bruise due to sleeping posture.
Hope you are not on any anticoagulant medicine.

You can wait and watch. If it is not expanding and showing signs of resolution, there is no need to worry.

If it is expanding, you should consult your doctor.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I'll clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

I am not on any blood thinners. My hip was hurting when i woke up, and then i found the bruise.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Let's wait and watch.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It could be due to spontaneous rupture of a vessel.
Let's wait and watch.
Nothing to worry.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D