Question 1

i have had this large hematoma on my back for a month from a fall.  how do you know when a hematoma needs to be drained?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma: Although a hematoma does usually not get drained given the swelling is persisting after a month I think it would be best to see a surgeon.  Sometimes you can have a persistent "bleeder" that needs addressed.

Question 2

i have had this large hematoma on my back for 2 months from a fall.  how do you know when a hematoma needs to be drained?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Since the hematoma did not go away after two month, you should have it drain.

Question 3

i have a hematoma on my buttocks from a severe fall almost two years ago. will it eventually fade away? or should i start looking into other options l

Accepted Answer

It's unlikely: to change further after a TWO YEAR time period..seek advice from a Board Certified Dermatologist (Suggest Dermatology Department MGH or BIDMC!

Question 4

lingering hematoma on a child's forehead after a fall?

Accepted Answer

See below: Be patient, they resolve very slowly but heal very nicely.

Question 5

after a fall have a large hematoma on my thigh. how to treat?

Accepted Answer

R.I.C.E.: Treating a superficial hematoma is similar to the treatment used for other soft tissue injuries. Using the r.I.C.E method (rest, ice, compression, elevation) is recommended. Apply ice to the area for 15 minutes, several times per day.

Question 6

i fell of my bike and got labial hematoma.  i had tubal with filshie clips 8 yrs ago.  can a bad fall like that cause the clips to come off?

Accepted Answer

Clips should not: It is quite unlikely that your Filshie clips could come off after your fall or after any kind of pelvic or abdominal trauma. After 8 years, you are still "safe".

Question 7

a fall resulted in bleeding in my spleen 1month ago...last week they found my hematoma to be 2,4  .. it is 1,8.now.can i take 4 hour flight today?

Accepted Answer

Maybe but be careful: I'm not sure a flight can necessarily affect the splenic hematoma in a good or bad way. Generally I would avoid any high contact activities. Also in relation to traveling- I wouldn't do any heavy lifting that might strain your abdominal muscles. If you have to fly please take these precautions.

Question 8

i have a huge hematoma on my hip from a fall 18 days ago. filled with fluid and driving me crazy. how long will it take to resolve? can it be drained?

Accepted Answer

Can take quite awhil: I have seen some of these hematomas
which can take a month or two to resolve
especially in individuals who are on blood
thinners, the bruiising and hematomas can be
quite large.
I only drain it if it is going on a long time and
if i think the person is quite symptomatic regarding the swelling and pain. I would also
drain it if there was a concern regarding infecton.

Question 9

what is best way to treat at home, an external right upper eyelid hematoma injury resulting from a recent fall?

Accepted Answer

: If it is getting bigger or it is affecting your eyesight, then you need to see a doctor ASAP and not treat it at home. If neither of these is happening, then ice to the area for 20 minutes at a time a few times a day should help keep the swelling to a minimum. Keep your head elevated as well-use a few pillows at night when sleeping. Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen for discomfort. See doc if worsens

Question 10

i have a hematoma  on my head, its been 4 days since the fall. can i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Did your use of alcohol having anything to do with your having a fall?  I have a considerable bias because of my line of work in chemical dependency treatment, but it has been my experience that when ANYBODY asks if they can drink alcohol after (take your pick) surgery, antibiotics, an accident etc etc etc., I wonder about how important alcohol is in their lives, and whether its already a problem.

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I have had this large hematoma on my back for a month from a fall. how do you know when a hematoma needs to be drained?

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I have had this large hematoma on my back for 2 months from a fall. how do you know when a hematoma needs to be drained?

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I have a hematoma on my buttocks from a severe fall almost two years ago. will it eventually fade away? or should i start looking into other options l

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Lingering hematoma on a child's forehead after a fall?

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After a fall have a large hematoma on my thigh. how to treat?

A member asked:

I fell of my bike and got labial hematoma. i had tubal with filshie clips 8 yrs ago. can a bad fall like that cause the clips to come off?

A member asked:

A fall resulted in bleeding in my spleen 1month ago...last week they found my hematoma to be 2,4 .. it is 1,8.now.can i take 4 hour flight today?

A member asked:

I have a huge hematoma on my hip from a fall 18 days ago. filled with fluid and driving me crazy. how long will it take to resolve? can it be drained?

A member asked:

What is best way to treat at home, an external right upper eyelid hematoma injury resulting from a recent fall?

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I have a hematoma on my head, its been 4 days since the fall. can i drink alcohol?

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