butt cheek pain

[snowboardercookie]

Hi guys, I've just been snowboarding at an indoor complex. I managed to flip my board and land heavily and squarely on my bum, ow, I have severe pain mainly in my right cheek. Apologize but at the top of my bum crack, and slightly right.
Cheek is swollen and extremely painful, what have I done ?and what should I do to ease pain ? Can only lie down at mo

[snowboardercookie]

thankyou for taking the time to respond, i would have taken your advise but couldn't drive to the hospital lol. I've just rested it, and now i'm just starting to be able to bend without the pain .

again

thankyou

chris

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Apply ice, and take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Aleve or Mobic. You will need X-rays of the lower spine, pelvis and hip to see if you have a bony injury. The swelling could be a contusion (which will respond to the above treatment) or it could be a hematoma (localized collection of blood which may get re-absorbed or may need drainage). Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Apply ice, and take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Aleve or Mobic. You will need X-rays of the lower spine, pelvis and hip to see if you have a bony injury. The swelling could be a contusion (which will respond to the above treatment) or it could be a hematoma (localized collection of blood which may get re-absorbed or may need drainage). Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.