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1 week today fell and hit lower back above bum crack of metal rail in shower still bruised swollen and tender hurts to lie down and if touche at all?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tincture of time: I suspect that this was a severe bruise. If it is black and blue this is more of a sign this will take a while. If it is slowly getting better that is still ok and will be what is expected. Give it time and ask your doc if this persist.

Answered 12/15/2020

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