Question 1

my son has some broken blood vessel marks on his arm near arm pit what could be the cause is this alarming?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Any friction or suction applied to the skin will break blood vessels underneath the skin surface it should go away pretty promptly.

Question 2

have a lipoma lump on my upper arm and now have what looks like a broken blood vessel coming down my arm?

Accepted Answer

Consult with a GS: You should make an appointment to see a general surgeon for an opinion on what the lesion most likely is and how it should be treated.

Question 3

pictures of bursting blood vessel in arm?

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Skin: Blood vessels bursting on the skin can be due to various reasons. If this is very unusual, please seek medical attention with yor local pcp and/ or dermatologist.

Question 4

broken blood vessel from squeezing spot, is this okay?

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Normal: Squeezing an area such as a pimple will cause trauma to the skin around the area resulting in local damage to the tiny blood vessels in the area and could cause a black and blue make.  This is nothing to worry about and will resolve over several days.

Question 5

i have broken blood vessel on my ankle. what should i do?

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Wear an anklet: Wear an elastic anklet (preferably one with an enclosed heel) during the day under your socks while you're in your shoes until it's better.

Question 6

how to tell the difference between a bruise and a broken blood vessel?

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Similar: A bruise is the result of broken blood vessels usually from trauma.  The bruise is from broken- down blood cells and usually lasts a couple of weeks (turn yellowish before fading out).

Question 7

what is the cause of broken blood vessel in finger no trauma female 38?

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Most of the  time: It is minor trauma. It can be  spontaneous with no cause. However it can be seen from a thrombus from elsewhere or from high blood pressure and is worth checking out with your pcp, especially if you are at risk for those.Things. Most of the time a broken blood vessel can cause minor pain  or discomfort.

Question 8

i have a broken blood vessel or sprained wrist?

Accepted Answer

A swollen wrist: can  suggest a fracture or a sprain. One must be careful not just to leave it on fractured wrist just a sprain as there are sprains and ligament injuries that are significant and need  care. If a wrist is swollen after trauma A proper evaluation includes x-rays and Exam concurrently.  Seei an  orthopedic surgeon or hand surgeon

Question 9

will a broken blood vessel in the neck heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

Usually 7 to 10 days: If a vein is bruised this usually results in bleeding either under the skin to form a hematoma (trapped clotted blood) or from the skin directly.  Veins injured below the skin with a hematoma will take about 7 to 10 days to heal while a vein bleeding from the skin will usually stop with direct pressure and heal within 5 to 7 days.

Question 10

i have a huge broken blood vessel on my thigh, how do i fix this?

Accepted Answer

Usually 7 to 10 days: If a vein is bruised this usually results in bleeding either under the skin to form a hematoma (trapped clotted blood) or from the skin directly.  Veins injured below the skin form  a hematoma which will take about 7 to 10 days to heal .  Apply ice for the first 48 hours then heat.

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My son has some broken blood vessel marks on his arm near arm pit what could be the cause is this alarming?

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Have a lipoma lump on my upper arm and now have what looks like a broken blood vessel coming down my arm?

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Pictures of bursting blood vessel in arm?

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Broken blood vessel from squeezing spot, is this okay?

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I have broken blood vessel on my ankle. what should i do?

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How to tell the difference between a bruise and a broken blood vessel?

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What is the cause of broken blood vessel in finger no trauma female 38?

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I have a broken blood vessel or sprained wrist?

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Will a broken blood vessel in the neck heal on its own?

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I have a huge broken blood vessel on my thigh, how do i fix this?

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