Question 1

is it possible to bruise your tonsils from coughing so hard?

Accepted Answer

Tonsils: Probably unlikely, but to be sure you should set up an appointment with an Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist!

Hope all goes well!

Question 2

is it possible to bruise scar tissue from hernia months after the operation?

Accepted Answer

Hernia pain: Occasionally patients will experience pain following an activity months following a hernia repair.  This may be a pulled muscle or injury.  It is possible to develop a "bruise" in the area of the hernia repair.  I would recommend rest, anti-inflammatory agents, and possibly ice.  If it does not resolve, see your surgeon. A recurrent hernia is rare but possible.

Question 3

is it possible to bruise your ribs from coughing so much?i have had the cough for 3 weeks and lost my voice for 2 weeks.choir child-2hrs dy

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You can bruise the: Intercostal muscles between the ribs by intense coughing.  It is even possible to break a rib.  Please see your doc so he/she can treat the reason for the cough.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

why does my bruise itch?

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Chemicals: Chemicals in your body are relased during the bruising process. Some of these chemicals promote the urge to scratch, which results from their itch- producing properties.

Question 5

how can i bruise myself?

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Bump bang or scratch: Ant trauma to the skin can cause bruising especially in the elderly or those on blood thinners.

Question 6

why does a bruise happen?

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Bruise: A bruise is the release of blood into the tissue with the disruption of blood vessels, usually veins.

Question 7

what exactly is a bruise ?

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See below: A bruise is the result injury leading to blood vessels leaking into the tissue around leading to swelling, pain and discoloration in the area around the injury.

Question 8

bruise that does not heal.

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Must be addressed : Are you diabetic? Diabetes makes healing prolonged/difficult.. Depending on site/ maybe poor blood supply, and slow healing. Safest thing is to: consider a visit to dermatologist.

Question 9

is it okay to wrap up a bruise?

Accepted Answer

Unnecessary: A bruise is a leakage of blood, usually from trauma, under the skin.  If you want to disguise it with a wrap, that is fine, but there is no medical reason to cover up a bruise.  Ice on a bruised area for the first 2-3 days can limit its extent and then use heat help the body disperse the blood.

Question 10

i'm 56 why do i bruise so easy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe aspirin: BROADLY speaking, abnormal bleeding or bruising is due to (1) abnormality of soluble clotting factors (e.g., Von Willebrand's disease), (2) abnormality of platelet number or function (e.g., aspirin effect on platelet function), or (3) abnormality of capillaries.  Whole books are written on the subject. You should see a hematologist for evaluation. It may be due to the aspirin you take.

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