I fell over on my side at skiing 4 weeks ago. At the time I felt a very sharp pain in my right thigh just below the buttocks and it swelled up and became black and blue with bruising for about 10 days. Since the swelling subsided I have had a soft lump in the location about 6cm roung and 1.5 - 2cm high that is very soft to touch and is quite numb. Do you think this could be a hernia?? The tingling goes down the outside of my leg half way to my knee. Regards Michael Conroy
Hello! Thank you for the query. This lump is rather not a hernia. As it was blue with bruising and has appeared after the injury, most likely this is a hematoma. It appears due to veins rupture (Caused by the injury). The blood cumulates in the soft tissues. If a hematoma is pretty large won't disappear by its own. I suggest you to consult general surgeon. The hematoma should be Chat Doctor.  In case of doubts, soft tissues' ultrasound can be done. Hope this will help. Regards.