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The slow process of reabsorption of hematomas can allow the broken down blood cells and hemoglobin pigment to move in the connective tissue. For example, a patient who injures the base of their thumb might cause a hematoma, which will slowly move all through their finger within a week. Gravity is the main determinant of this process.
Repeatedly thrusting the toes against a shoe's toe box can cause a subungual hematoma called jogger's toe, [8] runner's toe, or black toenail. In a marathon, several percent of runners may be affected. [4] Wearing footwear which fits helps prevent runner's toe. [4]
They can be diagnosed by physical signs, and with a CT scan. Seromas can be difficult to manage. Serous fluid may leak out naturally, and a persistent leak can cause problems. Fluid can be drained, including by inserting a drain surgically. Seromas can be prevented through careful surgery, and drains can be inserted before they form.
Facial trauma, also called maxillofacial trauma, is any physical trauma to the face.Facial trauma can involve soft tissue injuries such as burns, lacerations and bruises, or fractures of the facial bones such as nasal fractures and fractures of the jaw, as well as trauma such as eye injuries.
Epidural hematoma as seen on a CT scan with overlying skull fracture. Note the biconvex shaped collection of blood. There is also bruising with bleeding on the opposite side of the brain. Specialty: Neurosurgery, Neurology: Symptoms: Headache, confusion, paralysis [1] Usual onset: Rapid [2] Causes: Head injury, bleeding disorder, blood vessel ...
Pet first aid refers to emergency treatment administered to an injured or sick domestic animal before professional medical care is available. Much of the first aid administered to pets is similar to that administered to humans, but with some distinct differences, specifically when referring to their anatomy.
There are different body scan meditation variations, but the general premise is always the same: Scan the body and release tension, starting from the feet to the top of the head.
The study of fatal dog attacks can lead to prevention techniques which can help to reduce all dog bite injuries, not only fatalities. [1] Dog bites and attacks can result in pain , bruising , wounds , bleeding , soft tissue injury , broken bones , loss of limbs , scalping , disfigurement , life-threatening injuries, and death .