Should I get a hematoma checked?
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Should I get a hematoma checked?
If a hematoma is especially painful, it is best to seek medical attention. A doctor can provide tips on wrapping or bracing the area. It is also a good idea to see a doctor if the area shows signs of infection, such as discoloration, swelling, and feeling warm to the touch.
When should I get a hematoma looked at?
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse call line if: The bruise lasts longer than 4 weeks. The bruise gets bigger or becomes more painful. You do not get better as expected.
Can a hematoma look like a tumor?
Chronic expanding hematoma is a rare persistent hematoma that can sometimes be misdiagnosed as a malignant tumor due to its clinical and radiological features.
Should I be worried about a hematoma?
Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you suspect a hematoma due to head injury, especially if you, or the person you are with, is vomiting or experiencing confusion or loss of consciousness for even a brief moment.
Does a hematoma need to be drained?
A hematoma is a larger collection of blood, usually caused by surgery, injury, or a greater trauma. Hematomas will usually reabsorb into the body, like a bruise. However, depending on the size, location and cause of the hematoma, the area may need to be drained surgically, or take a longer period of time to resolve.
Can hematomas turn cancerous?
A hematoma is not cancer, and many times no specific treatment is needed.
What is considered a large hematoma?
Hematomas of the skin may also be named based upon their size. Petechiae are tiny dots of blood usually less than 3 millimeters in diameter (0.12 inch) while purpura are less than 10 millimeters in diameter (0.40 inch) and ecchymosis is greater than 10 millimeters in diameter.
Can you take Tylenol with a hematoma?
Over-the-counter medications can be used to treat a hematoma. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) should be taken to alleviate pain symptoms and swelling. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and skin discoloration to the injured area.