Anyones opinion of this?

Question

I just got back to my job I have been at patient first all day getitng X-rayed, I fell on a tialed floor and bruised my hip severley!

They told me it was a sprianed hip and a Hematoma, why did they put me on crutches? Iam also on blood thinners and an anit-biotic called citproflaxen.

Does this sound right, and he didnt do anything for the hip no wrap or anything!

Answer 1

You are on crutches to keep weight of the sprain so it can heal.  Wrapping it wont do anything for it, other than irritate the skin, and risk impairing blood flow.

You were given blood thinners because of the hematoma (aka bruise).  The doctor prescribed these as a precaution in case of blood clotting while the injury heals itself.  The anti-biotic will help ward against infection.

It sounds like the right method for healing your injury.  If you do not see results, than consult a second opinion, but really I think you should be taking the advise of the doctor over the advise of people on this website.

Answer 2

sounds fine you have just bruised yourself  

Answer 3

No wrap, just crutches!  What, you think they didn't know what they were doing and YOU know more?  Why didn't you just treat yourself then?

Answer 4

i would contact a new doctor because that one doesn't seem very efficient. i would also recommend laying in bed for a while.

Answer 5

i dont think that sounds right u didnt sprain ur leg. u sprained ur hip.. and they gave u crutches...??

wheel chair sounds better and to be actually be wrapped...

maybe u should go to another doctor and see what they say...

did u ever try like an urgent care or anything cuz that really doesnt sound right....

goodluck with ur sprain

get well sooonnn!!!!

Answer 6

Yes that is about all they can do. There is nothing they can do for a hip, even if your broke your tail bone they don't bandage it. Blood thinners are to prevent the hematoma from becoming a blood clot, which is very unlikely. You're good!