Question 1

what causes broken blood vessels on breast?

Accepted Answer

Trauma ?: The most likely cause is trauma. It is best to see a doctor about this especially if you dont remember anything bumping or bruising it.

Question 2

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 3

i have a broken blood vessel or sprained wrist?

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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 4

i have a broken blood vessel in my eye. help?

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In or on surface?: If it is on the surface (you can see it in the mirror) it is most likely not a problem.  Occasionally blood vessels break on the surface (called sub-conjunctival hemorrhage) and looks bad, but will resolve on its own.  There should not be any pain or vision changes it this occurs.  If this happens mutiple times, see and ophthalmologist (there may be undelying cause).

Question 5

how can i heal broken blood vessel in my eye?

Accepted Answer

With time and...: ...Patience.  Once a vessel breaks, it heals almost immediately.  Unfortunately, the blood that leaked out can stay in place for up to 2 weeks.  Nothing but time will heal this.  Vasoconstrictors (visine (r)) do not help the blood disappear, since they only close the blood vessel that is already healed and do not remove the blood that spilled out.

Question 6

red dot on eyelid is it a broken blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

Broke blood vessel: Broken blood vessels can cause a bruise that may last a couple of weeks. If it doesn't resolve it may be an angioma (benign blood vessel tumor).

Question 7

broken blood vessel on my lip, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See below: Sttop the bleeding and do nothing else.

Question 8

should you exercise with a broken blood vessel in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Fine: A simple subconjunctival hemorrhage is benign ; can use otc tears 3-4x/day till gone ; exercise without restriction. However, true eversion movements should be avoided.

Question 9

i have a broken blood vessel in my lip should i go see a specialist?

Accepted Answer

Wait.: Veins in any location can break usually as a result of trauma.  When this happens, it is follow by swelling and a black and blue coloring (ecchymosis) of the skin in the area followed by healing over about 10 days.  A vein cyst (hemangioma) is a bluish raised area not associated with trauma.  This will not go away without treatment.  Wait for 10 days and , if no improvement, then see a vein doctor.

Question 10

i've had a broken blood vessel in my eye for years. is there any cure?

Accepted Answer

Broken blood vessel?: Patients with dry eyes and allergies can rub their eyes and experience recurrent broken blood vessels from the physical trauma of rubbing the eyes.  In some patients it can be due to elevated inr (too much coumadin) or excessive use of Aspirin or ibuprofen.  Treating the dry eye or allergies can reduce this.  If you have easy bruising or bleeding, check with your primary care doctor.

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