What is a contusion of the abdomen?

What is a contusion of the abdomen?

A contusion (kun-TOO-zhun), or bruise, of the abdomen is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue of the abdomen.

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.

How long does it take an abdominal hematoma to heal?

The swelling and pain of the hematoma will go away. This takes from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the size of the hematoma. The skin over the hematoma may turn bluish then brown and yellow as the blood is dissolved and absorbed.

What are the signs and symptoms of a contusion?

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 are the first signs of internal bleeding?

Signs and symptoms of internal bleeding

• weakness, usually on one side of your body.
• numbness, usually on one side of your body.
• tingling, especially in hands and feet.
• severe, sudden headache.
• difficulty swallowing or chewing.
• change in vision or hearing.
• loss of balance, coordination, and eye focus.

How do you treat a bruised stomach?

How’s it treated?

1. Rest. Avoid further strenuous activities.
2. Ice. Apply ice to the affected area for 10 to 30 minutes at a time.
3. Compression. Use a soft wrap, such as an ACE bandage, to compress the injured area.
4. Elevation. Raise the injured area above the level of the heart.

Are contusions 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 can contusions last?

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.

What does an abdominal hematoma feel like?

The typical presentation of a rectus sheath hematoma is abdominal pain and its associated symptoms like nausea and vomiting. The pain is often sudden in onset, sharp, and does not radiate. In extremely rare cases, the hematoma may be large and present with hypovolemia, tachycardia, and tachypnea.

What is the difference between a contusion and a hematoma?

A bruise, also known as a contusion, typically appears on the skin after trauma such as a blow to the body. It occurs when the small veins and capillaries under the skin break. A hematoma is a collection (or pooling) of blood outside the blood vessel.

How can you tell the difference between a bruise and internal bleeding?

The most obvious difference between a hematoma and a hemorrhage is that a hemorrhage may bleed externally. Hemorrhages may also bleed internally and this would not be visible. Hematoma symptoms may include bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin (a bruise) or a lump under the skin.

Can you be bleeding internally and not know it?

Internal bleeding is blood loss occurring within your body. Because it occurs inside your body, internal bleeding may go unnoticed initially. If the bleeding is rapid, enough blood may build up to press on internal structures or to form a bulge or discoloration under your skin.

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