Question 1

i have a huge hematoma on my hip from a fall 18 days ago. filled with fluid and driving me crazy. how long will it take to resolve? can it be drained?

Accepted Answer

Can take quite awhil: I have seen some of these hematomas
which can take a month or two to resolve
especially in individuals who are on blood
thinners, the bruiising and hematomas can be
quite large.
I only drain it if it is going on a long time and
if i think the person is quite symptomatic regarding the swelling and pain. I would also
drain it if there was a concern regarding infecton.

Question 2

i have a hematoma on my left hip where a tree fell on me 4 years ago that has never completely went away. it is still fairly large. will it never go away????

Accepted Answer

: It is no longer a hematoma but likely a fibrotic mass that was once a hematoma. After 4 years not likely to hang much. Could also be a lipoma. Have someone look at it.

Question 3

after surgery for my hematoma on my left hip the nurse said the dr just kept pulling "stuff" out? what was it? and why do both of my legs hurt?

Accepted Answer

Ask the surgeon...: One can ask the surgeon or get a copy of the surgeon's report, to see what stuff came out. It may have been hematoma blood mixed with other stuff, if there was other stuff in the hematoma. One can visit the doctor again if she has lots of concerns or questions, or to have the leg pains evaluated. If the leg pains are unrelated, a primary care doctor can check into the legs.

Question 4

an old hematoma from hip replacement surgery is growing in size and has become painful.  how can i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Removal: To best answer your question, I would need to know how recent the Hip Replacement was and when the Hematoma developed.  This probably needs to be at least drained, if not surgically debrided

Question 5

hello. i had a major groin tear and hip flexor tear. i had a large hematoma as a result. i had surgery to repair this problem. when is intercourse ok ?

Accepted Answer

Surgeons call: When your surgeon determines that you have had enough healing. First consider that this not usually treated surgically which means your tear was severe so don't take any chances because you can ruin the repair. CHECK WITH YOUR SURGEON

Question 6

what causes a hematoma , a week later to develop again. xrays done no fracture. l hip thigh area?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: To a hematoma can cause rebleeding in the area and increase a hematoma.   However, any changes in a hematoma one week after its appearance should be examined by a physician.   Blood work should be done to be sure your blood is clotting appropriately.   Also, a developing infection or septic hematoma can cause delayed worsening of a previously stable hematoma.  See your doctor.

Question 7

i fell down the stairs 3 days ago and got a huge bruise/hematoma on the outer thigh, 5 inches from the hip. it islooking worse/bigger but it is not as painful or as swollen.the area is firm and it feels like i have some pins andneedles in my leg. could it

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: Compartment syndrome can cause limb loss!  numbness can be one if the symptoms!  go to er immediately to be examined by a doctor.  It is a surgical emergency!

Question 8

i crashed my bike the other week, landed on my handle bars, hitting my pelvis. now theres a lrg hematoma below my waist line. wat should i do? not ins

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: A hematoma is collection of blood in your tissue and can commonly occur after a traumatic event.  Usually a hematoma resovles on its own.  However if you are having continued abdominal pain and blood in your stool it is better to see a doctor right now as this can be indicative of internal bleeding.

Question 9

what exactly does it mean when your hips bruise?

Accepted Answer

Hip bruise: Sounds like a contusion or ecchymosis. Usually comes from an injury or broken blood vessels.

Question 10

i was wondering what do i do about my hip bruise after falling down the stairs?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: If you have significant pain and difficulty of walking/standing, you might need to be evaluated for hip fracture. If no fracture is found, you can take NSAIDs for pain and inflammation. Icing should help with swelling and stop bruising from getting worse. You should follow up with your doctor for any persistent pain, swelling, shortness of breath or any other new symptoms.

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I have a huge hematoma on my hip from a fall 18 days ago. filled with fluid and driving me crazy. how long will it take to resolve? can it be drained?

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I have a hematoma on my left hip where a tree fell on me 4 years ago that has never completely went away. it is still fairly large. will it never go away????

A member asked:

After surgery for my hematoma on my left hip the nurse said the dr just kept pulling "stuff" out? what was it? and why do both of my legs hurt?

A member asked:

An old hematoma from hip replacement surgery is growing in size and has become painful. how can i treat this?

A member asked:

Hello. i had a major groin tear and hip flexor tear. i had a large hematoma as a result. i had surgery to repair this problem. when is intercourse ok ?

A member asked:

What causes a hematoma , a week later to develop again. xrays done no fracture. l hip thigh area?

A member asked:

I fell down the stairs 3 days ago and got a huge bruise/hematoma on the outer thigh, 5 inches from the hip. it islooking worse/bigger but it is not as painful or as swollen.the area is firm and it feels like i have some pins andneedles in my leg. could it

A member asked:

I crashed my bike the other week, landed on my handle bars, hitting my pelvis. now theres a lrg hematoma below my waist line. wat should i do? not ins

A member asked:

What exactly does it mean when your hips bruise?

A member asked:

I was wondering what do i do about my hip bruise after falling down the stairs?

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