Female, age 60, with osteopenia. I fell on hip 3 weeks ago and after about 3 days the bruise showed with little pain except to the touch. Now bruise is gone but hip has more pain with lump at the previous bruise site. Is this normal? The pain seems to be radiating from inside out. Maybe I should not have gone dancing or continued with exercise. At what point should I go to the doctor? Thanks, T. T.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion you should immediately consult orthopedic doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of hip joint 2. X-ray of hip joint. Since you had fall 3 weeks back and having gradually increasing swelling and pain, possibility of fracture is more. So don't wait at home. Consult orthopedic doctor and rule out fracture. You may need painkiller and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.