Question 1

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.

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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 &move elsewhere like the lung. Please F/U w/doc/ER today may need sonongram

Question 2

How long will hematoma last o surger toe?

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This should clear up as the scar heals.

Question 3

How long do dental hematomas last?

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A hematoma is a bruise. It might take a week to see the hematoma go down in size. It will probably be completely gone within 10 days.

Question 4

How long will hematomas last after thyroidectomy surgery?

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Hematomas are collections of blood. They initially coagulate then liquefy after 1-2 weeks.  After they liquefy your body will resorb them or you can have them drained.

Question 5

Hi, i am one week post bilateral orchiectomy. how long until i  am no longer at risk of having a hematoma?

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you are past the risk of hematoma. Hematoma occurs soon after surgery. It can occur later rarely only  if  something forcibly disrupts the site of surgery. Take it easy you will be fine

Question 6

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?

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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 7

How long do scalp hematomas last & what can i do if it's getting harder? it's been about a week since i felt it bubble up and form in my head

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Hematomas start soft and harden as the blood inside coagulates. It will slowly turn from a deep purple to a yellow starting at the edges as your body's immune system breaks up and absorbs the old blood. It may take 2-3 weeks to resolve depending on the size. If it gets larger or more painful, seek medical attention.

Question 8

Last year i got a hematoma after donating platelets. today, i had to stop a donation due to hematoma risk. is donating once or twice a month too much?

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NO- your blood is always checked before donation. You can certainly donate once a month without issues; however, I advise  consulting with your PCP regarding hematoma ( usually related to the venipuncture).

Question 9

Went to the doctor about this knot on my thigh and he said it was a hematoma but it's still their.....can hematomas last for three months?

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A hematoma is a collection of blood in tissue, usually related to trauma, though spontaneous hematomas do occur. It will usually reabsorb on it's own, over time, but sometimes it will consolidate and become firm and constant, occassionally requiring removal.  Just be patient, it should be fine and self limited.  Good luck.

Question 10

Last year my wife had a cyst from her forehead removed. she bumped her head & has another bump. could this be a cyst or hematoma? how to tell?

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Sounds like a hematoma not a cyst based on the history of trauma.

How long will a hematoma last