Hematoma (Collection Of Blood)
Description
A collection of blood in the soft tissues, outside of the blood vessels, generally the result of bleeding from trauma.
Symptoms
Mass in the soft tissue that feels like fluid, pain, swelling, bruising.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed.
- CBC
Treatment
Treatment includes: warm compresses, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn), pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and needle aspiration if resolution doesn't occur.
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