A contusion is an injury that causes damage to blood vessels and leakage of blood and fluids into the surrounding tissues. This type of injury is also more commonly referred to as a bruise. The two primary types of contusion are (a) those affecting the skin and/or muscles , and (b) those affecting bone tissue.
Most contusions are the result of falling , colliding with something or someone or receiving a blow or kick.
Those most at risk of experiencing this type of injury include:
The most typical symptoms of a contusion are:
Your doctor will most likely perform a physical examination of the skin in the region of the bruising. If he or she thinks you may have suffered a bone contusion, an X Ray imaging scan may be requested. It will help to rule out the possibility of a broken bone.
Most contusions (whether of the bone or soft tissue) will resolve on their own. As a result, doctors will treat a contusion by suggesting an R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression and elevation) strategy. This will involve:
In most cases, these treatments will successfully resolve the contusion and no additional intervention is necessary.
However, should there be no improvement in symptoms after a few days, you should arrange another visit to your doctor for an additional consultation.
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