3. Bruising is another known symptom of a femur fracture.
The size of the bruise depends on how hard the side of the hip was impacted. In order to get rid of the bruise is by icing the area several times a day for no more than 15 minutes. The more times you do it, the better.
The bruised area will be tender. If the bruise doesn’t go away in at least a week, go to your doctor, especially if the doctor told you it wasn’t a serious fracture. The bruise is unsightly, so you will want to wear a piece of clothing that will cover it. Don’t cover the bruised area at this time.
A bruise that is covered won’t go away. The bruise may even become worse. The bruise will eventually go away. It takes time and patience. As long as the area is iced on a regular basis, it will go away.