Question 1

can you die from preseptal hematoma?

Accepted Answer

No: But you can end up with a hole in the septum.

Question 2

do symptoms like preseptal hematoma go away quickly?

Accepted Answer

Not long.: A hematoma (collection of blood) that develops on the septum of the nose after trauma. If left untreated it can cause a loss of blood supply and destruction of the septum .Drainage to prevent permanent destruction of the septum is the treatment of choice. It take about 1-2 weeks to go away after the surgery.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: preseptal hematoma?

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Hematoma: A hematoma (collection of blood) that pools on the septum of the nose after trauma. If left untreated it can cause a loss of fresh blood supply to the septum and destruction of the septum.Nose pain, a blue-purple mass in the nose, nose bleeding.
. Examination of the nose using a nasal speculum establishes the diagnosis. A ct scan may be done to identify other associated injuries.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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 7

how long to hematomas take to heal?

Accepted Answer

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 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

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.

Question 10

best way to dissolve a huge hematoma?

Accepted Answer

Compress: Can put a warm compress on it.  Initially you would want to put ice on it to reduce the bleeding but after that use a warm compress

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