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Whats the best way to help a hematoma in abs?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Heat: generally mobilizes the old blood in hematomas and helps reabsorb the old blood. IT TAKES A WHILE so be patient. BTW Large collections of blood can be removed surgically ....Hope his is helpful Dr Z

Answered 12/6/2017

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