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How long does residual bruising typically last after a traumatic injury?
Residual bruising from a traumatic injury typically lasts for about 1 to 2 weeks, but can sometimes persist for up to 3 weeks depending on the severity of the injury.
Does an area of injury always bruise before swelling?
The simple answer here is no. An area of injury may bruise before, during, or after swelling. Depending on the location of the injury, the mechanism of injury, and the time of injury. If the injury is superficial in location, such as a blunt trauma to the skin overlying the thigh, it is common for bruising to occur in conjunction with the swelling. However, these two injury markers are not always present together. For instance, a knee injury will often cause inflammation and swelling of the joint, without any external evidence of bruising. Generally speaking, bruising is a superficial response to injury.
Which symptoms indicates pain to injury?
Pain is the main symptom that indicates an injury has occurred. Swelling, bleeding, and bruising can also indicate an injury.
Which symptoms indicate pain due to injury?
Pain is the main symptom that indicates an injury has occurred. Swelling, bleeding, and bruising can also indicate an injury.
What is the bruising of the brain tissue as a result of a head injury known as?
cerebral contusion
Can a rib injury have a hematoma?
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.
What is a scrotal ecchymosis?
Scrotal ecchymosis refers to bruising of the scrotum, which can occur due to trauma, injury, or underlying medical conditions. It usually appears as a discolored patch on the skin caused by broken blood vessels leaking blood into the surrounding tissue. It is essential to seek medical evaluation if scrotal ecchymosis is accompanied by pain, swelling, or other concerning symptoms.
What injury should you use ice?
An ice-pack can be used to reduce bruising, a muscle strain, or to cool a burn.
What could be the cause of random back bruising?
There are several things which could be the cause of random back bruising. Some of the causes include spinal fracture, pancreatitis, coagulopathy and back injury among others.
What refers to the bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin?
A bruise is a contusion. Bruises or contusions are not really classified, but the cause and injury to other structures are classified, such as "blunt trauma". Most bruising in healthy individuals is not a cause for alarm. The injury to other structures is the concern.Note: Unusual bruising without injury can also be a cause for concern.
Why does the tongue turn different colors when it is pierced?
It is full of blood and the trauma of the injury makes the color sort of like bruising.
What are two types of head injuries?
Concussion - Mild brain injury, results in a temporary loss of consciousness Contusion - Occurs when bruising of the brain happens, a more severe type of injury
