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Fell on stairs 3 days ago & have large bruise on outer thigh, 5"from hip. it hurts less, but looks worse/bigger. foot feels tingly? not just a bruise?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : It could be a bad bruise or hematoma. The swelling could be irritating the sciatic nerve distribution. Give it some time for healing.

Answered 6/26/2013

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Probably a bruise: Could be nerve irritation due to the bleeding . Also could be a bone bruise. Should resolve in10 days or less.

Answered 10/4/2017

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A member asked:

Fell on stairs 3 days ago & have large bruise on outer thigh, 5"from hip. it hurts less, but looks worse/bigger. foot feels tingly? not just a bruise?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

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