Question 1

burst blood vessel dangerous in leg, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Spontaneous rupture of a vessel in the leg is not normal. You should seek consultation with your primary care physician and consider a referral to a vascular specialist or phlebologist(vein doctor).

Question 2

what are the causes of burst blood vessel in eye?

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Depends: A broken blood vessel on the surface of the eye  causes a subconjunctival hemorrhage, an ugly but harmless lesion.  They can occur spontaneously, by rubbing your eye or even a cough or sneeze.

Question 3

contacts okay with burst blood vessel?

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Yes: You have a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This is benign and will go away on its own.

Question 4

could a burst blood vessel be recurring?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Blood vessel can have recurring ruptures or bleeds.

Question 5

please tell me, could a burst blood vessel be recurring?

Accepted Answer

Yes/No: Spider veins in the legs are a common source of spontaneous bleeding, especially when one is heated as with exercise, or taking a hot bath/shower.  These can be injected (sclerotherapy) for relief, and more importantly, evaluation of the leg veins with ultrasound is indicated.  Should there be axial venous reflux, this can be easily fixed.  See www.Phlebology.Org and visit a phlebologist.

Question 6

what should be done to treat a burst blood vessel in uvula?

Accepted Answer

Ignore it : The area should self heal without any rx or tx.

Question 7

burst blood vessel in my penis how to get it better a bit  quicker?

Accepted Answer

Burst blood vessel: If you mean a bruise, that will resolve in 7-10 days.  Arnica, gel or pills, may help it resolve faster.  If you mean little capillaries in the area, they won't resolve on their own.  You'll need to see your doctor to get them treated.

Question 8

burst blood vessel in shoulder have lump on top of shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Lump: The lump may represent unabsorbed blood

Question 9

how concerning is a burst blood vessel in the brain?

Accepted Answer

Very concerning: When a blood vessel bursts inside the brain, it bleeds into the surrounding space (or tissue).  That causes increased pressure to surrounding structures which can cause significant damage. Smaller bleeds may cause less damage - unless they happen in more vital areas.  Large bleeds sometimes need surgery.

Question 10

ok to fly with burst blood vessel in my eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A broken blood vessel on the surface of the eye is called a subconjuctival hemorrhage.  It is the equivalent of a bruise elsewhere on the body.  A new subconjuctival hemorrhage can rebleed in the first week, but there is no contraindication of flying in a pressurized cabin.

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