Question 1

how long does a bone bruise last?

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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 2

how do i know if i have a bone bruise?

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MRI: An MRI is sensitive enough to show a bone contusion.

Question 3

how should i take care of a bone bruise?

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Protect the area : From additional bruising.  If truly a bruise, the mostly it will be a matter of time, as long as something about what you're doing is to perpetuate the bruise.  Use an oral antinflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) to help ease the pain.

Question 4

difference between bone contusion and bone bruise?

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One in the same: They are the same entity. Be sure to rest and ice the area to decrease your symptoms.

Question 5

how can i alleviate pain caused by my bone bruise?

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Rest medication  ice: The injured region is usually swollen and painful. Apply an ice pack over the location for 5-10 minutes. Do the same at least 3 times in an hour to experience relief from pain and to alleviate swelling.Over the counter nsaids like Ibuprofen or Aspirin also can help achieve pain relief.
Most of all, rest is of utmost importance. Along with rest, patience is also equally important.

Question 6

how long can it take a bone bruise to stop hurting?

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On average: 6 to 8 weeks.

Question 7

can someone tell me how long will my bone bruise last?

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Weeks: Bone bruises should resolve within 4 - 8 weeks, depending on the individual.  If symptoms persist you may need repeat imaging done for reassessment.

Question 8

what is a bone bruise and how long do they take to heal?

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Bone Bruise: Bone bruises are compression injuries. They can occur from falls, sports injuries and accidents. Bone bruises can be very painful and they often take weeks to several months to heal. As the injury needs time to heal, individuals with a bone bruise must cope with the discomfort during this time.

Question 9

will a bone bruise get worse if i continue to push on it?

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"pushin" to hard: With out even knowing the severity of the bruise, I would say most definitely yes. You need to protect the injury.

Question 10

should i be concerned that i still have a bone bruise after one year?

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Yes: This should be checked on by an orthopedic specialist.

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