Question 1

fell on knee 2 months ago. bad bruise healed but still painful to kneel. no swelling. bursitis?chipped bone? see a doctor?wait for healing? treatment?

Accepted Answer

Ortho evaluation: Symptoms persisting for two months require expert evaluation with radiographic and perhaps mr exams. History and physical exam by orthopedic doctor necessary to determine problem and course of therapy

Question 2

2 years ago i finished treatments for acute lymphoma lukiemia, i've been bruising badly recently, is this a sign its coming back?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: However, you should call your oncologist and have a CBC done.  Any new medications?  Could also be due to recent infections, stress, etc.  I would not worry.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

my wife has abad bruise on the chest. starting to get hard , how recommend treatment. its been about 36 hours?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma: Your wife has a hematoma of the chest wall.
It hardens over several days and may turn black and blue.  You can use warm soaks which may help resolution..

Question 4

treatment for insect bites with bruising?

Accepted Answer

Bruising Insect Bite: There are a number of types of insects that cause bruising through bites such as spiders, bed bugs, ticks and mosquitoes as well as stings from wasps, bees or scorpions. Treatment can be topical cortisone for itching and redness and bio oil for bruises.

Question 5

what is the best treatment for a bruised cervix?

Accepted Answer

Bruised cervix: Pelvic rest is the best treatment in the absence of bleeding. See you doctor if you have not done so yet

Question 6

i have small nodules and severe bruising on both shins now for four months. what could this be and what would be the treatment?

Accepted Answer

See derm: there are many things this could be but instead of worrying yourself with multiple diagnosis, make an appointment to see your dermatologist who might perform a biopsy to be sure.

Question 7

does the use of heat for treatment of general bruises/contusions the same as the use of it for treatment of "head" bruises/contusions or different?

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Same: The principles are the same if you're referring to scalp contusions and not brain injuries. Of course with head injuries you have to be on the lookout for worsening headaches, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, etc which would raise the suspicion of associated brain injury.

Question 8

is there any way i can prevent bruising from juvederm injections? bruises seem to take forever to heal on me, so i'd like to try to avoid them when i get my juvederm treatment. do you have any advice for how to do that?

Accepted Answer

You : You can avoid blood thinner medications and supplements from 10 days before your procedure to help with avoiding bruising. Some patients also find that taking arnica helps with bruising as well.

Question 9

bruise on leg from a fall on a scooter , what is the treatment how long does the pain last  there is no swelling , just discoloration ?

Accepted Answer

Pain: It depends whether you bruised your muscle oly or had a bone bruise as well. Initiallt iwould use ice packs to reduce the swelling. After 48 hours i would start using hot packs especially if you have only muscle involvement. A bone bruise may take up to 2 months to heal. Discolorationmay take up to a month to clear depending on how ectensive the bruise is.

Question 10

sex last night w/cock ring, today feel like a bruise within pubic mound when i stand. no pain to touch. any thoughts on cause? treatment? see a doc?

Accepted Answer

Was the cock ring: too tight? On too long?  I think you may find this information helpful - http://www.sfcityclinic.org/drk/menshealth22.asp.  Read &amp; decide if you need evaluation.

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Fell on knee 2 months ago. bad bruise healed but still painful to kneel. no swelling. bursitis?chipped bone? see a doctor?wait for healing? treatment?

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2 years ago i finished treatments for acute lymphoma lukiemia, i've been bruising badly recently, is this a sign its coming back?

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My wife has abad bruise on the chest. starting to get hard , how recommend treatment. its been about 36 hours?

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Treatment for insect bites with bruising?

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What is the best treatment for a bruised cervix?

A member asked:

I have small nodules and severe bruising on both shins now for four months. what could this be and what would be the treatment?

A member asked:

Does the use of heat for treatment of general bruises/contusions the same as the use of it for treatment of "head" bruises/contusions or different?

A member asked:

Is there any way i can prevent bruising from juvederm injections? bruises seem to take forever to heal on me, so i'd like to try to avoid them when i get my juvederm treatment. do you have any advice for how to do that?

A member asked:

Bruise on leg from a fall on a scooter , what is the treatment how long does the pain last there is no swelling , just discoloration ?

A member asked:

Sex last night w/cock ring, today feel like a bruise within pubic mound when i stand. no pain to touch. any thoughts on cause? treatment? see a doc?

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