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I fell today and have a lot of pain in my outside upper leg, between my knee and hip, no bruising. something i should be concerned about? 30y/o f aver
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Be safe : Hopefully what you are describing is just a contusion. But with "a lot of pain" in the context of a fall, a visit to your doctor is advised. Xray may be needed.
Answered 5/9/2013
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