Should i take X ray after hitting hard on rock and getting bruised?
Patient: Hit a rock really hard the other day while rafting...seriously thought I broke something in my hip/buttocks area. Goose egg swollen and bruised under my left butt cheek. Can still walk, but hard to sit down. Should I get an x-ray, or did I just bruise it very badly? Doctor: Hello,  It could be a contusion probably.  Fracture is unlikely.  As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. You can apply icepacks for faster recovery.  If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedician and get an X-ray done.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician