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Yes, a rib injury can lead to a hematoma. When the rib is fractured or contused, blood vessels in the surrounding tissues may rupture, causing blood to accumulate and form a hematoma. This can result in localized swelling, pain, and bruising in the affected area. Prompt medical evaluation is important to assess the extent of the injury and manage any complications.
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What is the difference between a fracture hematoma and a hematoma?
A hematoma is a mass of clotted blood that forms at an injury site. A fracture hematoma is a clot resulting from a break in a blood vessel within the bone, the marrow space, the periosteum, or the surrounding tissue associated with a bone fracture.
If you have a bilateral periorbital hematoma what kind of injury do you have?
A black eye or raccoon eyes.
How long after head trauma can a subdural hematoma develop?
A subdural hematoma can develop within hours to weeks after a head trauma, but it commonly occurs within the first 24 to 48 hours after the injury. It is important to monitor for symptoms of a subdural hematoma like headaches, confusion, and neurological deficits in the days following a head injury.
Is it normal for a horse to have a bubble on his muscle?
No. It's likely a hematoma or a collection of edema from an old injury.
What is the proper name for a big bump on your head caused by injury?
i think its called a Hematoma or something
What is the medical name for a black eye?
The medical name for a black eye is periorbital hematoma.
What is a perineal hematoma?
A Perineal Hematoma Means the area located between the vagina and the rectal area , and the body has been involved in some kind of trauma were a mass of clotted blood has formed in the injury site and has caused a bruise!
How long does it take a rib injury to heal I got hit in the ribs while playing basketball and no pain in breathing or motions it just hurts really bad when it gets touched or bumped Ideas?
well, it depends how hard you get hit, a rib injury is a very common injury to have but if you do have a rib injury it will take 5 or 6 weeks for it could heal but whatever you do, do not break your ribs because it will be even more deadly.
Can a head injury cause itching?
I have had an epidural hematoma and air mass in my mastoids after a head injury.. I can tell you that something affects me and makes my skin itch.. So the answer is, yes it can.. Consult a neurologist!
What is the treatment for torn cartilage in the rib area?
There is no such medical condition as a torn cartilage in the rib area. If you have had injury, you can get a fracture of ribs or just bruising from trauma
Are rib pads a requirement for football players?
No, they are optional, they just decrease the injury rate.
What is the etiology of hematomas?
A hematoma is an area of solid swelling of blood within tissues. Common causes of hematomas are trauma, infections, and brain injury.
