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Treatment of hematoma on the face
Last reviewed: 19.11.2021
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Treatment of a bruise on the face should be carried out only after examination of the doctor. When carrying out the diagnosis, the presence of craniocerebral trauma should be excluded. The danger of a hematoma on the face is the proximity of the site to the brain. Therefore, the call to the doctor with the appearance of a bruise on the face is mandatory.
If the formation is extensive, it is possible to puncture the hematoma - pumping out blood from it.
When the purulent process develops, surgical intervention is performed, an incision is made on the skin, the wound is drained, after which the patient is prescribed antibacterial drugs.
With a long course of the disease, when the hematoma does not disappear for a fairly long time, puncture with the introduction of penicillin can be repeated.
From small hematoma can be eliminated with ice. To do this, immediately after getting injured, the cold should be applied to the affected area, keeping it for twenty to thirty minutes. After an hour and a half, the procedure should be repeated. Constriction under the influence of cold blood vessels contributes to penetration under the skin of less blood.
Treatment of hematoma on the face with a small amount of education can be carried out with the help of ointments and creams, which include, for example, a body sponge. Cream with vitamin K also helps to get rid of traces of hematoma. Use these tools should be two to three times a day, following the instructions for use.
If the development of the hematoma on the face does not change its coloration, it swells and becomes red, it may be that the tissues become infected, which requires an urgent call to the doctor.
Treatment of hematoma on the lip
Treatment of hematoma on the lip should begin with the treatment of the damaged area with the help of an ice pack. Repeat the procedure should be approximately every half hour-hour, not allowing a lot of blood to penetrate the skin.
Drugs, which include the body spasms, also have a positive effect in the treatment of hematoma on the lip. Such products are produced in the form of a gel or powder. Powder of a water sponge, which can be bought in a pharmacy, is used to prepare a suspension, which is subsequently applied to the affected area. Since applying the body sponge on the nasal mucosa and oral cavity is not recommended, it is advisable to avoid getting the drug into the mouth, gently handling only the affected area of the lip. To eliminate the hematoma, it is also possible to carry out physiotherapeutic procedures. With the development of a suppurative process, surgical intervention is required, since in such cases there is a possibility of calcification and impaired lip function.
Large hematomas, which do not resolve for a long time, are treated with a puncture, after which the affected area is treated with antibacterial agents.
There are also alternative methods of treating hematoma on the lip. For example, a cabbage leaf. It is applied to the lip in the region of hematoma formation and fixed on top with a patch. Do this procedure twice a day.
Honey with aloe also promotes resorption with hematomas. To do this, crushed aloe leaves are mixed with honey and apply the resulting mixture to the affected area. Contraindications to the use of such a mixture are allergic reactions to honey or aloe. A mixture of wormwood, honey and castor oil can also be used to treat hematoma on the lip. These ingredients should be mixed in equal proportions and applied to the hematoma for fifteen to twenty minutes twice a day. To eliminate traces of hematoma on the lip, you can use potato starch. To do this, the starch is diluted with water until the formation of gruel, and then applied to the affected area.
Treatment of hematoma under the eye
Treatment of a hematoma under the eye should be started as soon as possible after injury, attaching ice or a cold object to the damaged area for twenty to thirty minutes. Constriction under the influence of cold blood vessels prevents further spread of the hematoma.
Hematoma of large size, formed on the face, can seize the area of the neck, back, head. In such cases, you should seek help from a doctor to prevent the development of negative consequences.
Treatment of bruises on the forehead
To provide first aid in the formation of bruises on the forehead, it is recommended to attach ice to the damaged area. To avoid frostbite, the duration of the procedure should not exceed fifteen to twenty minutes.
Treatment of bruises on the forehead should be performed under the supervision of a doctor. First and foremost, a diagnostic study should be performed to exclude brain injury, especially with large hematoma and associated adverse symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness.
At small hematomas it is possible to try such agent, as a potato starch. To do this, the starch should be diluted with water to form a paste and applied to the forehead several times a day for twenty to thirty minutes. With the same purpose, you can use and cabbage leaf, as well as applying it to the damaged place.
Medical treatment of hematoma on the forehead also implies the use of absorbable ointments or gels. For example, ointments with arnica or sponge.
Treatment of hematoma on the head
Treatment of a hematoma on the head, as a rule, requires surgical intervention. Intracranial hematoma occurs when a blood vessel ruptures in the brain or outside of it. With the formation of intracranial hematoma, it exerts pressure on the brain, which poses a serious danger to human health and requires urgent treatment. Symptomatic in the formation of intracranial hematoma may not manifest immediately, so when injuring the head, you should immediately consult a doctor for diagnosis. Treatment of intracranial hematoma can be carried out by pumping out the fluid if the blood does not coagulate. In severe cases, hematoma is removed by trepanation of the skull. Some types of hematomas, for example, subdural, in the absence of severe symptoms and small size, do not require removal, but the final decision on the feasibility of surgical intervention can be made only by a qualified specialist on the basis of a comprehensive survey.
Treatment of hematoma of the eyelids
Treatment of hematoma of the eyelids in the first few hours after the injury includes the treatment of the affected area with ice. The application of cold contributes to the narrowing of the blood vessels, which in turn prevents the increase in hematoma in size. When a hematoma is formed on the eyelid, a medical examination should be performed to ensure that there are no visual impairments and brain injuries.
For resorption of the hematoma, you can use the cream "Rescuer". This product contains milk lipids, sea-buckthorn and lavender oil, beeswax and other components that promote the regeneration of damaged tissues and have an analgesic effect.
Before using the ointment, the damaged area should be washed and wiped dry. Further, the required amount of ointment is applied to the area of hematoma formation and covered with a patch. The use of the ointment is contraindicated in case of allergy to the components that make up it.
Treatment of hematoma of the tongue
Treatment of hematoma of the tongue, which has arisen after the injury, depends on the size of the education. With small hematomas, it is possible to rinse the oral cavity with antiseptic agents to accelerate the process of resorption of the hematoma. For this purpose, you can use medicines, as well as chamomile or calendula. During the treatment of hematoma language should refrain from the use of alcohol and nicotine, as this has a negative effect on the healing of the hematoma and slows the process of its resorption.
If a large hematoma appears in the tongue, the intervention of the doctor is required to pump blood out of it and to treat the affected area. If there is no timely treatment, a purulent process can develop, which will significantly complicate further treatment. Signs of suppuration may be a body's temperature reaction, an increase in submandibular lymph nodes, as well as a general deterioration in the condition.
If the hematoma in the tongue is not the result of a trauma, this can indicate serious abnormalities associated with a reduced content of platelets, and requires urgent medical attention.