What Are the Symptoms and Common Causes of a Hip Pointer?

Common symptoms of a hip pointer include:

• skin discoloration (red/purple/blue/green/brown/yellow)
• swelling
• tenderness

There are numerous possible causes of a hip pointer, however, let’s take a look at some of the most common causes:

• impact with external objects or other individuals
• bumps
• being struck or kicked
• equipment impact (e.g., helmet to the hip)
• crashes (e.g., cycling)

Most bruising from a hip pointer really hurts, but is ultimately not dangerous. However, if you see any of the symptoms above for more than three weeks, consult with your doctor.

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