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Fell off stairs and hit the inner area of right buttock .imprint of stair edge in flesh. three days later bruised is numb area size approx 4 inches ?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

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Evaluation needed: You may want to seek evaluation by Primary Care to ensure that the bruised area does not compress any nerves. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Dr Rudnick agreed

Answered 2/28/2018

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A member asked:

Fell off stairs and hit the inner area of right buttock .imprint of stair edge in flesh. three days later bruised is numb area size approx 4 inches ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr Rudnick agreed

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