Question 1

i was in a bicycle /car accident two months ago. i received a few abrasions and contusions (my bike&pavement). dizziness&near-blackouts lately. help?

Accepted Answer

Need to see doctor: You are feeling dizzy and feel like blacking out, you need to have it checked, you may have had a head injury and may need an examination and if indicated cat scan of the head.See your doctor asap or go to er.

Question 2

can you tell me are any specific groups of people more at risk for punctures, abrasions, avulsions, incisions, lacerations, or contusions ?

Accepted Answer

Diabetics: Mainly diabetics because of neuropathy, they lack sensation

Question 3

it's been 3 months since a traumatic car accident with a y shaped fracture of the skull, broken ribs, contusions & abrasions, leg injury but not fractured. needing to fly home which is 12 hr flight from istanbul to st. louis mo. is it safe to fly?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. You should consult the doctor who treated you as s/he knows more about your health. It is likely that it is safe for you to fly if you are able to carry out your daily activities without undue difficulty.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

can a fiberglass cast on your leg leave bruises and abrasions?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Bruising usually not caused by a cast, more often the result of the injury of surgery that caused you to need a cast in the first place.  If the fiberglass is sharp at the top or bottom of the cast in can cause abrasions.

Question 5

woke up with bruise and discoloration on side of tongue. non smoker - had potato chips crinkle style - could they cause abrasions? no lump or raised...thank you?

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: See your doctor because you might bite your tongue during sleep which can happen when you have a generalized seizure. Good luck.

Question 6

can a septocaine shot for dental work, leave a bruise on the outside of your jaw? i informed the dr. of this, and he said it was part of a reaction to the septocaine. i also had an abrasion further away from the injection. i know his assistant left the su

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An : An injection of any sort in most parts of your body can result in a "bruise", a small amount of internal bleeding at the injection site. It will usually go away without any problems.

I don't know what dental procedure was performed on you, but the swelling could have been from the procedure or from the injection.

I did not understand your question: are you still swollen over 2 weeks later, or 2 weeks later they told you that you were allergic to the anesthetic? Either way, to answer your initial inquiry, yes, an injection can leave a small, transient bruise.

Question 7

my dentist left a dark bruise on my jaw, & abrasions inside my mouth. it was never acknowledged by him. what can i do to make him realize he did it to me?

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Hello. : Hello. Sometimes iatrogenic trauma (trauma resulting from a dentists treatment or manner) can't be avoided.  Research shows that for any type of medical provider (i.e., dentist, doctor, etc.) that some factors that may help to limit iatrogenic injury can include a provider being skilled, experienced and having up to date knowledge. However, with that said, there can be times that even in the hands of a highly skilled provider that incidental injuries can occur.   The moto that most providers are expected to adhere to is "primum non nocere" or  first do no harm.  
   With that said, i don't know why your dentist is reacting in this manner. Maybe, he or she really is finding it difficult to believe that it was due to the dental work. Maybe the provider is concerned that by acknowledging it, that it could leave him or her open to litigation. Sometimes, plain old human pride can be an issue. How the issue is presented to the provider can also make a big difference in how the provider reactes. 
   In reality, we can't control other people's responses. If sounds like you would feel better about this if the dentist acknowledged the cause. You may or may not get that response from him or her.  I was once treated by a dentist for a tooth i broke while pregnant. The dentist  was a nice guy, because i knew him socially before hand. However, he berated me for having eaten hard candy and had an extremely forcefull  physical manner that made the dental work very painful. I learned that although he was very knowledgable, that most patients found him to be rough. I made a decision, to maintain a friendship but not to see him for dental work. 
     If you have had a long doctor patient relationship that has been primarily positive, you might revisit the issue again. You might let the provider know that this has continued to bother you. However, if this is a new dentist and you are disatisfied with both  his or her technique and bedside manner, you might opt to find a different provider.

Question 8

breakout every 4-7 weeks in lesions, abrasions, leaves scars and  purple bruises. entire body. minor burn/ itching and spots darkening in skin. ideas?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: You may have a vasculitic skin lesions (meaning that the  blood vessels in your skin may be inflamed) and thus a derm consult is needed ( a skin biopsy may be in order).

Question 9

i have an abrasion!?

Accepted Answer

Abrasion: Wash, antibiotic ointment, keep clean with cover bandage.

Question 10

whats a corneal abrasion?

Accepted Answer

Defect in front eye: A corneal abrasion is a name for a defect in the front surface (epithelium) of the clear window of your eye (cornea). Most are caused by trauma, and most heal well in a short time without permanent consequences. Treatment usually involves drops to help the discomfort and prevent infection. Sometimes, other treatments like bandage contact lenses or patching are required.

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A member asked:

I was in a bicycle /car accident two months ago. i received a few abrasions and contusions (my bike&pavement). dizziness&near-blackouts lately. help?

A member asked:

Can you tell me are any specific groups of people more at risk for punctures, abrasions, avulsions, incisions, lacerations, or contusions ?

A member asked:

It's been 3 months since a traumatic car accident with a y shaped fracture of the skull, broken ribs, contusions & abrasions, leg injury but not fractured. needing to fly home which is 12 hr flight from istanbul to st. louis mo. is it safe to fly?

A member asked:

Can a fiberglass cast on your leg leave bruises and abrasions?

A member asked:

Woke up with bruise and discoloration on side of tongue. non smoker - had potato chips crinkle style - could they cause abrasions? no lump or raised...thank you?

A member asked:

Can a septocaine shot for dental work, leave a bruise on the outside of your jaw? i informed the dr. of this, and he said it was part of a reaction to the septocaine. i also had an abrasion further away from the injection. i know his assistant left the su

A member asked:

My dentist left a dark bruise on my jaw, & abrasions inside my mouth. it was never acknowledged by him. what can i do to make him realize he did it to me?

A member asked:

Breakout every 4-7 weeks in lesions, abrasions, leaves scars and purple bruises. entire body. minor burn/ itching and spots darkening in skin. ideas?

A member asked:

I have an abrasion!?

A member asked:

Whats a corneal abrasion?

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