Can a contusion be serious?
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Can a contusion be serious?
Most contusions are minor and heal quickly, without taking the athlete away from the game. Severe contusions, however, can cause deep tissue damage and lead to complications that may prevent an athlete from being able to play sports for months.
How long does it take for a contusion to heal?
Moderate-to-severe contusions take an average of 4-6 weeks to heal. Minor contusions take considerably less time. If your child puts too much stress on the injured area before it is healed, excessive scar tissue may develop.
How do you treat a contusion?
How are contusions treated?
- Rest. Rest the area whenever possible.
- Ice. Apply a cold compress to the area to reduce swelling.
- Compress. Compress the bruised area with a wrap or bandage to reduce swelling.
- Elevate. If possible, raise the affected area above your heart.
What is the difference between a bruise and a contusion?
There is no difference between a bruise and a contusion. Contusion is the medical term for bruise.
When should I be concerned about a contusion?
Bruises are typically surface injuries that heal on their own without medical attention, and people can treat them safely at home. However, if you suffer a more significant trauma or injury and have bruising that does not heal and disappear after 2 weeks, then it’s time to get medical attention.
What is a contusion and why is it painful?
A contusion is an injury that causes bleeding and tissue damage underneath the skin, usually without breaking the skin. Any injury that puts pressure on an area repetitively can cause a contusion. Falls, blows sustained during fights or from falling objects, and car accidents may also cause bruises.
Where do contusions most often occur?
The most common location for this to occur is in the quadriceps, the muscles on the front/side of the thigh.
What are signs of contusions?
What are the Signs or Symptoms of a Contusion or Bruise?
- Discoloration of the skin.
- Swelling.
- Tightness in the affected muscle or stiffness in the affected joint.
What is an example of contusion?
Is a contusion a TBI?
Because both contusions and concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), and because both are often the result of a fall or blow to the head, it’s easy to confuse the two.
Can contusions cause permanent damage?
Most contusions are minor and heal quickly, without requiring the athlete to be removed from the game. However, severe contusions can cause deep tissue damage, which may lead to complications and/or keep the athlete out of sports for months.
Do brain contusions heal?
Thus treatment aims to prevent dangerous rises in intracranial pressure, the pressure within the skull. Contusions are likely to heal on their own without medical intervention.