Question 1

how do you prevent hematomas?

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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 2

what does a hematoma look like?

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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 3

is a hematoma from a shot dangerous ?

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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 4

i have a hematoma. when will it heal?

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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 5

how long does a hematoma takes to form?

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Hematome: An acute hematoma develops immediately after the trauma or surgery, whereas a chronic hematoma can develop over time and may be associated with a slow bleeding or extravasation of blood.

Question 6

best way to dissolve a huge hematoma?

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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

Question 7

what is a hematoma and how serious is this?

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A collection of: Blood from injury or other reasons.
Depend on the reason of that hematoma sometimes could serious.

Question 8

how long should it take a hematoma to heal?

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Depends of size: The larger the longer. Expect several weeks.

Question 9

does a large hematoma require medical eval?

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Depends: Whether or not a hematoma requires medical evaluation may depend upon what caused the hematoma, any other symptoms and/or injuries, as well as where the hematoma is.  If unsure, a medical evaluation certainly would be in order.

Question 10

whats the best way to help a hematoma in abs?

Accepted Answer

Heat: generally mobilizes the old blood in hematomas and helps reabsorb the old blood. IT TAKES A WHILE so be patient. BTW Large collections of blood can be removed surgically ....Hope  his is helpful

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