Question 1

not sure if i got a bruise from an accident or being punched. could the bruises be side effects from drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Depends on drug: Depends on the drug.  Which one were you referring to?

Question 2

my son woke up with a bruise on his hip, cyist like sores on his body and trouble urinating he is a heavy drug user?

Accepted Answer

See dr asap: I would need more information, including which drugs he uses and how he takes them (ie, injects), to help narrow down possible diagnoses.  My biggest concern is that sores can be do to skin infections from injecting, and trouble urinating from kidney failure or an STD,  Take him for medical evaluation asap.  Take Care!

Question 3

31yo got an accident, something hit  chest, recognized hours later that hurt inside but no bruise.had ct scan&medicine by doc.but still hurt.what to do?

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Patience: If a ct was normal and the nuclear medicine exam (whatever it was) was normal patience is likely warranted for the pain you now have.

Question 4

how long to hematomas take to heal?

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It can take awhile: Hematomas are collections of blood underneath the skin that lie within the soft tissue.  They can occur from trauma or happen spontaneously.  They body will slowly reabsorb them with time in general and it can be difficult to estimate how long that can take depending on the size, extent and location of the hematoma.

Question 5

does a chronic hematoma evolve from a subacute hematoma?

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: We use the adjective acute, subacute and chronic to describe how fast or slow the symptoms and signs appear when the subdural hematoma happens after a head injury. That adjective term is not used to indicate the evolution of the subdural hematoma, i.e. subacute subdural hematoma does not evolve into a chronic subdural hematoma. I hope you are satisfied with this explanation.

Question 6

how do you prevent hematomas?

Accepted Answer

Don't get hurt!: A hematoma is a "bruise".  Usually caused by injury.  To avoid 100% of these, is impossible.  We all bang ourselves on something, we have all fallen, etc.  You can  
 avoid injuries by caution, seat belts, protective sports gear, good warm-ups before activity, avoiding intoxicants etc.   Sometimes unexplained bruising can occur due to medication effects or bleeding disorders. See a doc for this.

Question 7

hematoma in pregnancy?

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Need more specifics: In early pregnancy, subchorionic bleed (self limited, minor separation of the placenta) is sometimes seen.

Question 8

what does a hematoma look like?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Hematomas often look like a discrete buldge or swelling with a boarder ranging in size. It may have a blueish discoloration and may be warm to touch. Some internal hematomas, like subdural hematomas can not be visualized without imaging studies.

Question 9

is a hematoma from a shot dangerous ?

Accepted Answer

No: As long as it is not infected and as long as "from a shot" means an injection and not a bullet. :) it should go down in a matter of days. Take care.

Question 10

i have a hematoma. when will it heal?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma: Hematoma is free blood and will resolve when body absorbs it all   under skin  is a bruise will change colors as it heals.

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Not sure if i got a bruise from an accident or being punched. could the bruises be side effects from drug abuse?

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My son woke up with a bruise on his hip, cyist like sores on his body and trouble urinating he is a heavy drug user?

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31yo got an accident, something hit chest, recognized hours later that hurt inside but no bruise.had ct scan&medicine by doc.but still hurt.what to do?

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How long to hematomas take to heal?

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Does a chronic hematoma evolve from a subacute hematoma?

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