Question 1

would falling on the rock i fell on be a deep tissue bruise? if so how do i determine that is a deep tissue muscle bruise? on my wrist \ forearm?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination, and maybe some tests. If there is no swelling and you can move your joints, there is no cause for concern.   Wish you good health!

Question 2

tuesday fell on rock injured my arm below wrist. have puffiness still and it hurts to hold some with a little weight. i believe it muscle deep tissue bruise. the muscle hurts all the way to elbow. could it be a deep soft tissue bruise? what can i do?

Accepted Answer

: You asked this question yesterday without the injury detail. You should have the X-ray done as I suggested.

Question 3

what are the best ways to treat a deep muscle bruise?

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Heat, rest: Heat, rest, and inti-inflammatories are your best bet for a muscle bruise. Also, avoid activities that aggravate the injury. You can then gradually advance your activities as the pain allows. If it does not get better, you can consider physical therapy for stretching and modalities such as ultrasound (heat therapy).

Question 4

when you get a bruise can you injure skin or muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Yes...but: Most bruises reflect extravasated of blood in the surface of the skin. Very common in pts. >65 y/o, females, pts. On anticoagulants ( warfarin, aspirin, plavix, (clopidogrel) aggrenox, Pradaxa ), pts with low platelets (petechiae). Bruises depending on the location, number, color are of value in forensic medicine to help victims from physical abuse death or alive where obviously subcutaneous tissue is injured.

Question 5

i have a deep muscle bruise in my calf. what is the best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Cold followed by hea: In the acute phase, right after the bruise, you should put cold compress on the area, intermittently for about four hours to lessen the bleeding and swelling.  After the first day you should put hot/warm compresses to increase blood flow and resolve the injury.  Do not take Aspirin or related medications in the acute phase.

Question 6

how long is it supposed to it take for a deep muscle bruise to heal?

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Recovery: The recovery for an injury varies by patient, severity, desired level of activity, and the specific muscle that has been injured. Rest ice compression elevation for the injury will aid in the recovery process. If you fail to improve, seeing an orthopaedic specialist may be required.

Question 7

small, painful ball of tissue under my armpit skin ever since i shaved last night, i've been feeling bruise-like pain whenever i touch my right armpit.  then, i compared my left armpit with my right, and i could be overreacting and just feeling a muscle,

Accepted Answer

Hello, : Hello, the ball might be a swollen lymph node, or an infection of one of the hair follicles. If it doesn't resolve in the next two to three weeks would get it checked.

Question 8

i have an area 2-3 inches across of a flat, circular shaped thickened tissue on my calf muscle & the entire area looks puffy. it's been there for several weeks unchanged, sometimes itchy, was bruised but the bruise is gone now. what could cause that?

Accepted Answer

: It could be one of multiple things and cant be diagnosed without exam Pl see your doc. Good luck

Question 9

i have a deep muscle bruise in my calf. what is the best treatment to relieve pain and stiffness?

Accepted Answer

Muscle bruise Rx: Heat and gentle stretching exercises. When you are pain free, you can start strengthening and slowly return to you normal sports activities. Also otc ibuprophen or Naproxen - assuing you can safely take nsaids.

Question 10

sprained hip muscles i worked outside two weeks mostly standing by the next day i couldn' hardly move and coughing almost dropped me, my nerves hurt. had a bruise inside my tailbone, i tried to work outside, it happened again and deep purple bruse inside

Accepted Answer

That : That sounds like you may have a hernia, or prolapse? It doesn't sound like a hip problem.

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Would falling on the rock i fell on be a deep tissue bruise? if so how do i determine that is a deep tissue muscle bruise? on my wrist \ forearm?

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Tuesday fell on rock injured my arm below wrist. have puffiness still and it hurts to hold some with a little weight. i believe it muscle deep tissue bruise. the muscle hurts all the way to elbow. could it be a deep soft tissue bruise? what can i do?

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What are the best ways to treat a deep muscle bruise?

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When you get a bruise can you injure skin or muscle tissue?

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I have a deep muscle bruise in my calf. what is the best treatment?

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How long is it supposed to it take for a deep muscle bruise to heal?

A member asked:

Small, painful ball of tissue under my armpit skin ever since i shaved last night, i've been feeling bruise-like pain whenever i touch my right armpit. then, i compared my left armpit with my right, and i could be overreacting and just feeling a muscle,

A member asked:

I have an area 2-3 inches across of a flat, circular shaped thickened tissue on my calf muscle & the entire area looks puffy. it's been there for several weeks unchanged, sometimes itchy, was bruised but the bruise is gone now. what could cause that?

A member asked:

I have a deep muscle bruise in my calf. what is the best treatment to relieve pain and stiffness?

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Sprained hip muscles i worked outside two weeks mostly standing by the next day i couldn' hardly move and coughing almost dropped me, my nerves hurt. had a bruise inside my tailbone, i tried to work outside, it happened again and deep purple bruse inside

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