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Should I Be Worried Of Having Severe Pain On My Buttocks After A Fall?

I fell really hard on my left side buttocks and waste area. I have a lot of pain and have a hard time walking. my leg and buttock on my left side went numb for a little while and I got really cold and started to shiver. a few minutes later I was able to barely limp away but I have tremendous pain to sit. the mobility of my leg is full, so do I have anything to worry about?
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
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Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
You have most likely suffered severe muscle bruising. As you have full range of movement of your leg then you will not have done serious damage. However, you are likely to be sore of a few days. The cold and shivering you experienced will have been caused by the shock of the injury.
I suggest you take paracetamol and ibuprofen for the pain and avoid putting pressure on the bruised area. You may find that the bruising spreads over your buttock in the next few days. I do not consider that you need to see a doctor for this. It can be managed at home.
Hope this helps you. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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Should I Be Worried Of Having Severe Pain On My Buttocks After A Fall?

Hi, You have most likely suffered severe muscle bruising. As you have full range of movement of your leg then you will not have done serious damage. However, you are likely to be sore of a few days. The cold and shivering you experienced will have been caused by the shock of the injury. I suggest you take paracetamol and ibuprofen for the pain and avoid putting pressure on the bruised area. You may find that the bruising spreads over your buttock in the next few days. I do not consider that you need to see a doctor for this. It can be managed at home. Hope this helps you. I wish you a speedy recovery. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger, MBChB FRCA