Question 1

what's epidural hematoma -- blood clot on the brain?

Accepted Answer

Brain Bleed: An epidural hematoma is a brain bleed occurring outside of the brain but within the skull. This accumulation of blood can cause an increase in pressure within the skull leading to brain herniation if untreated.

Question 2

can you tell me about epidural hematoma (blood clot on the brain)?

Accepted Answer

Epidural: More severe than subdural w more rapid onset  of symptoms. Caused by arterial bleed and significant pressure on brain as arterial blood continues to pump into epidural  space and compress braid. Rapid neuro surgical intervention required.

Question 3

when to get a hematoma blood clot drained? i took a hard fall over 3 weeks ago. bruise is gone, but large lump is getting painful again. is it a clot?

Accepted Answer

Maybe,maybe not: Some of the bruises over bony prominences (shin, hip, etc) form a calcified (bony) mass that can take months to gradually resolve. Clots tend to break down and be absorbed into the vessels servicing those tissues. Your pcp can examine and see what this is doing. Most recommend avoiding clot drainage when possible as the maneuver can introduce infection into deep tissues.

Question 4

is a hematoma from a bruise dangerous?  could this be a source of dangerous blood clots or something similar?

Accepted Answer

No: Bruises (hematoma) will change colors and go away slowly. You may get a scar lump due to vascular bleeding and healing.  It is not painful. There is no treatment for contusions, bruises, hematomas. They may look very ugly but are not dangerous. Whatever causes the bruise needs to be considered. If you can prevent another one best to use common sense and try to stay away from the problem.

Question 5

i was told a few years ago that i have what looks like a calcified hematoma in my spleen.  is this dangerous? could it become a blood clot and hurt me

Accepted Answer

Hematoma=blood clot: The chance to get hurt by what is in your spleen was months to years ago, and likely due to a traumatic impact to your abdomen (but not only way), causing bruising / bleeding / hematoma (all same) within your spleen. You got better, but the blood did not rapidly reabsorb (like most bruises do), so body built a "fence" around it to protect itself...Using calcium. Should be stable.

Question 6

how hard would a person have to hit their head to cause blood clot or hematoma? i hit my head on a cabinet from standing up too fast. will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: But if you develop headache, any neurologic symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, changes in mentation, difficulty with vision or anything you cannot otherwise explain, go to an er and get seen.

Question 7

how long will a hematoma last and hurt? i've had it for 2 wks. it's on lower leg. could it be blood clot. no swelling. just bruised feeling.

Accepted Answer

LE hematoma: if a skin deep hematoma you can see the " black and blue mark", if  in muscle  diagnosed by ultrasound. Can  take up to a month or so depending on size. There are also bone bruises when the bone marrow gets  edema, muscle sprains,  and there are clots which can be quite dangerous as part can dislodge &amp;move elsewhere like the lung. Please F/U w/doc/ER today may need sonongram

Question 8

after a surgery-caused spf leak, i had 2 cranial blood clots and subdural hematomas.  never had clots before. want to stop warfarin after 7 mo's.  hematologist tests for blood disease were all negative. can i stop warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Talk to doctor: This is not a do it yourself matter. Do not stop the medication without consulting your doctor who prescribed it.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

dx subchorionic hematoma 3wks ago @8wks preg. fetal heart &growth normal. red bleeding/clotting turned brown. red blood+clots just returned. why? bad?

Accepted Answer

SCH: SCH (subchorionic hematomas) are very common findings in early pregnancy. The often cause bleeding. Although the rate of miscarriage is higher in most cases things turn out fine. It is a small blood collection behind the placenta. The blood is either reabsorbed or it drains out. Typically a follow up sonogram is done over the next few weeks to confirm.

Question 10

i have a tennis ball size hematoma in my left breast and am flying tomorrow is it safe? chances of blood clot rupture while flying

Accepted Answer

Case report : A breast hematoma ruptures during a flight would be considered a "case report". Proper diagnosis and treatment of the hematoma is advised. Professional athletes fly frequently after a hemetoma without any noted complication. For further recommendation, consult an a doctor specializing in aerospace medicine (yes, it exists!).

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What's epidural hematoma -- blood clot on the brain?

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Can you tell me about epidural hematoma (blood clot on the brain)?

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When to get a hematoma blood clot drained? i took a hard fall over 3 weeks ago. bruise is gone, but large lump is getting painful again. is it a clot?

A member asked:

Is a hematoma from a bruise dangerous? could this be a source of dangerous blood clots or something similar?

A member asked:

I was told a few years ago that i have what looks like a calcified hematoma in my spleen. is this dangerous? could it become a blood clot and hurt me

A member asked:

How hard would a person have to hit their head to cause blood clot or hematoma? i hit my head on a cabinet from standing up too fast. will i be ok?

A member asked:

How long will a hematoma last and hurt? i've had it for 2 wks. it's on lower leg. could it be blood clot. no swelling. just bruised feeling.

A member asked:

After a surgery-caused spf leak, i had 2 cranial blood clots and subdural hematomas. never had clots before. want to stop warfarin after 7 mo's. hematologist tests for blood disease were all negative. can i stop warfarin?

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Dx subchorionic hematoma 3wks ago @8wks preg. fetal heart &growth normal. red bleeding/clotting turned brown. red blood+clots just returned. why? bad?

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I have a tennis ball size hematoma in my left breast and am flying tomorrow is it safe? chances of blood clot rupture while flying

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