Question 1

can you die from preseptal hematoma?

Accepted Answer

No: But you can end up with a hole in the septum.

Question 2

do symptoms like preseptal hematoma go away quickly?

Accepted Answer

Not long.: A hematoma (collection of blood) that develops on the septum of the nose after trauma. If left untreated it can cause a loss of blood supply and destruction of the septum .Drainage to prevent permanent destruction of the septum is the treatment of choice. It take about 1-2 weeks to go away after the surgery.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: preseptal hematoma?

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Hematoma: A hematoma (collection of blood) that pools on the septum of the nose after trauma. If left untreated it can cause a loss of fresh blood supply to the septum and destruction of the septum.Nose pain, a blue-purple mass in the nose, nose bleeding.
. Examination of the nose using a nasal speculum establishes the diagnosis. A ct scan may be done to identify other associated injuries.

Question 4

if you were born with a hematoma, will it cause future problems?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What kind of hematoma? Where? Are you sure its not hemangioma?

Question 5

can someone slapping you at the top of your head cause a hematoma?

Accepted Answer

If they hit: you hard enough, sure. A hematoma is a bleeding bruise..

Question 6

do you know anything about what causes a hematoma?

Accepted Answer

Blood extravasation: A hematoma is a collection of blood..A really bad bruise. It occurs usually after trauma when blood vessels rupture and blood escapes or extravasates in to the surrounding tissue. It could also occur spontaneously from clotting problems or platelet problems or as a result of blood thinner medication.

Question 7

can subcutaneous hematomas cause little to no pain?

Accepted Answer

Of course, but: It depends on the location and size of the hematoma. Hematoma refers to an actual collection of blood rather than a bruise, which is more like a soaked sponge, with tissues being the sponge. Both will eventually reabsorb on their own, but hematomas may do better and resolve faster if aspirated with a needle by an expert in surgical anatomy.

Question 8

can sex cause subchorionic hematoma to get bigger?

Accepted Answer

No really: We frequently advise those who have a subchorionic hematoma to avoid intercourse to help avoid bleeding. There is not evidence that sex makes one bigger.

Question 9

what is the cause of hematoma in the injection site after vit. b complex injection?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Any injection carries the risk of hematoma if the needle accidentally nicks a blood vessel.

Question 10

help please? what is hematoma, and how heparin can cause it if given intra-muscular?

Accepted Answer

See below: Heamtoma is the term for bleeding into tissues.
Heparin prevents blood from clotting which is essential for stopping bleeding. If heparin is injected and it injures a blood vessel at the site of injection into the muscle, there could be bleeding into the muscle resulting in hematoma.

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