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My very large abdominal hematoma is 3 weeks from when i fell. still very firm and no change in size. when does it soften, resorb?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Weeks to months: can take weeks to months for body to reabsorb this. Can try moist heat to the area 30 minutes at a time, several times a day to try and speed up the reabsorption process. Otherwise, it is just time. A LOT of time. Sorry. Best of luck. Dr R

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Answered 9/7/2016

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