Suggest treatment for a painful lump on the hip
Patient: i hit my hip on a railing nearly two weeks ago.. it was the middle of the night so i went back to sleep. the next day i felt sore, saw a bruise but no lump/knot within 2-3 days later i started to get a lump.. now it s nearly 2 weeks later... i don t have the bruise any more.. just the knot... i even tried to massage out the lump.. it s only gotten bigger should i go to the ER... Doctor: Hi,Dear,Good Morning and Thanks for your query to my virtual Clinic At HCM.I studied your query in depth and understood your concerns .Causes for  painful lump on hip as follows-Mostly they are - could be Abscess in post-trauma Hematoma on the hip with infection in it,due to which it has increased in size.Treatment-Tab-NSAIDs -like VoltarenTab-Amoxycycline 250 mg x three times a days Dressing and Surgical I and D for Acute on Chronic Abscess.Check with ER  Surgeon and check your fbs and pps,and plan for-Scraping of the Chronic abscess wall and adequate drainage. Don't worry of them,as they could be relieved with proper treatment.Hope above reply would help you to relieve of the issue you have.Welcome for any further query to ME and HCM.Wishing you a Fast Recovery.Write Good review for the benefit of my new patients.Click thanks ASAP after this.Have A Good Day.With RegardsDr.Savaskar