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A small development with dad after his fall last Friday. The hospice aide noticed that he las a large-ish (3"-4") swelling on his hip, I guess where he fell. It doesn't cause him pain.
The question is what to do about it - or not? Wondering if there were any thoughts or opinions? I keep thinking about if the low platelets (25) are a risk and wonder if there's slow bleeding in the area. Would it lead to a hematoma?
Hospice says it's "up to me" whether or not to have it seen, which means going to the ER (always a stressful). His regular GP is closed on Friday and I already know he would refer us to the ER.
Any thoughts or similar experiences with a fall?
Thanks in advance .... as always!
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My Dad - 83 years old, diagnosed 5/2011: Pancytopenia w/myelodysplastic features - subclass uncertain. Finished Vidaza 0n 9/2011.
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