Question 1

i had a straddle injury from gym equipment, i am female, after 2 weeks i had a large lump under my vulva, a hematoma 3cm. one month later it is about 1cm. do i need to see a dr?

Accepted Answer

Resolving well: Since the hematoma (a collection of blood and fluid) is gradually shrinking, it seems like your body is doing an adequate job reabsorbing the fluids. You do not need to see a Dr at this time.

Question 2

my boyfriend and i had sex last week. i saw a deep bruise just below the opening of my vigina a few days later boils appeard on my vulva ?

Accepted Answer

STD/STI: Deep bruise suggests that perhaps you two were rather enthusiastic but my concern is really regarding the boils which suggests sexually transmitted disease/infections. Best to go see your Family Doc for evaluation &amp; treatment as appropriate.

Question 3

how do you prevent hematomas?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

is a hematoma from a shot dangerous ?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

how long does a hematoma takes to form?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Question 9

what is a hematoma and how serious is this?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

how long should it take a hematoma to heal?

Accepted Answer

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

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I had a straddle injury from gym equipment, i am female, after 2 weeks i had a large lump under my vulva, a hematoma 3cm. one month later it is about 1cm. do i need to see a dr?

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My boyfriend and i had sex last week. i saw a deep bruise just below the opening of my vigina a few days later boils appeard on my vulva ?

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How do you prevent hematomas?

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