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What is the medical term meaning smashed fingernail?

Subungual Hematoma


What is the medical term meaning abnormal collection of blood under a fingernail or toenail?

A subungual hematoma is blood trapped under a nail. By the next day, it has the characteristic black or very dark blue appearance. It's the familiar "black nail" after whacking your finger with a hammer, for instance. Getting attention within hours of the accident can reduce pain and swelling; after the blood clots, however, the affected person just needs to wait until the swelling goes down naturally.


What cause a hematoma?

A hematoma is caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel. The break may be spontaneous, as in the case of an aneurysm, or caused by trauma. In the case of a minor or major blow to the effected part of the brain may lead to sudden death, other located hematoma's that receive minor or major blows may cause some severe complications in the area of which it is in. The word "hematoma" came into usage around 1850. It was devised from Greek roots -- hemat-, referring to the blood + -oma, from soma meaning body = a bloody body, or a collection of blood. The many different kinds of hematomas are defined by location and include: * epidural hematoma, * extradural hematoma, * intracerebral hematoma, * intracranial hematoma, * nasal septum hematoma, * subcutaneous hematoma, * subdural hematoma. Common Misspellings: haematoma


Why is the nail black on the second toe?

A blackened nail on the second toe could be due to various reasons such as injury, fungal infection, blood clot under the nail (subungual hematoma), or underlying health issues like diabetes or poor blood circulation. It's recommended to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.


Vaginal hematoma and you didnt fall What it is?

Any trauma can lead to a hematoma. Vaginal hematoma can be caused by intercourse.


Why would you not massage site after heparin administration?

to prevent hematoma formation


What if you have a hematoma on your eyebrow from hitting your head?

hematoma above eyebrow


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!


Can a hematoma become an abscess?

Yes, a hematoma can become an abscess. There are several types of hematoma, and a few possibilities as to what kind of abscess can develop. The type of hematoma and the circumstances that drive it to abscess will determine what kind of abscess.


What is the difference between a periorbital hematoma and a bilateral periorbital hematoma?

periorbital hematoma is 1 black eye, bilateral is 2 black eyes


Would having a hematoma at birth cause adhd?

Has anyone studied this? I have the same question... Also wondering if a hematoma at birth can lead to short term memory/processing issues later in life.


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.