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Gave myself what i think was a hematoma this morning..hard lump and swollen. area became red though and very warm to touch. could this be infected?

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Dr. Edward Hirsch answered

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Possibly: What did you do to give yourself a hematoma? Did you break the skin? Hematomas can be hard, swollen, warm and red. However, heat, redness and swelling are also symptoms of cellulitis. If it persists, or you have a fever, or the redness increases, you should see a doctor right away.

Answered 7/12/2015

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A member asked:

Gave myself what i think was a hematoma this morning..hard lump and swollen. area became red though and very warm to touch. could this be infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hirsch answered

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