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contusion - bruising from blunt trauma Definition for contusion A bruise or contusion or ecchymosis is a kind of injury, usually caused by blunt impact, in which the capillaries are damaged, allowing blood to seep into the surrounding tissue. more A bruise or contusion or ecchymosis is a kind of injury, usually caused by blunt impact, in which the capillaries are damaged, allowing blood to seep into the surrounding tissue. They often induce pain but are not normally dangerous. Sometimes bruises can be serious, leading to other more life threatening forms of hematoma, or can be associated with serious injuries, including fractures and internal bleeding. Minor bruises are easily recognized by their characteristic blue or purple color in the days following the injury. less some common symptoms bruises on leg(s) lump(s) in skin pain in several joints redness in skin in one area some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 75 diagnoses trauma fracture fracture ankle fracture hip fracture knee drugs and toxins panniculitis   more do i have 'contusion'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'contusion' 1 - 5 of 13 diagnostic tests Activated partial thromboplastin time contusion and Activated partial thromboplastin time Blood, Platelet Count Platelet Count contusion and Blood, Platelet Count Prothrombin Time (PT) contusion and Prothrombin Time (PT) X-rays contusion and X-rays Complete Blood Count contusion and Complete Blood Count Urinalysis Examination of urine to detect disease contusion and Urinalysis Abdominal CAT Scan contusion and Abdominal CAT Scan Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contusion and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Serum Creatine Kinase (CK) contusion and Serum Creatine Kinase (CK) CT brain contusion and CT brain CT chest contusion and CT chest Serum myoglobin contusion and Serum myoglobin CT scan contusion and CT scan for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'contusion'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for contusion: therapeutic procedure search results for 'contusion' 1 - 5 of 8 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Rest contusion and Rest Ice contusion and Ice Physical and Occupational Therapy Arthritis Physical and Occupational Therapy contusion and Physical and Occupational Therapy Bracing contusion and Bracing Crutches contusion and Crutches canes and walkers contusion and canes and walkers diathermy contusion and diathermy splint contusion and splint for more please login, login is free (click to login) medications search results for 'contusion' 1 - 5 of 8 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   Ibuprofen contusion and Ibuprofen   ibuprofen contusion and ibuprofen   Acetaminophen contusion and Acetaminophen   naproxen contusion and naproxen   Acetaminophen and codeine contusion and Acetaminophen and codeine   Hydrocodone and acetaminophen contusion and Hydrocodone and acetaminophen   Oxycodone and acetaminophen contusion and Oxycodone and acetaminophen   Ketorolac contusion and Ketorolac for more please login, login is free (click to login) web search results for contusion Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - contusion Cerebral contusion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cerebral contusion, Latin contusio cerebri, a form of traumatic brain injury, is ... Contusion can present with weakness, lack of motor coordination, numbness, ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_contusion   en.wikipedia.org - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Myocardial contusion Myocardial contusion is a "bruise" of the heart muscle. Causes Return to top ... Basic safety precautions are keys to preventing myocardial contusion. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000202.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Myocardial contusion Myocardial contusion. Definition. Myocardial contusion is a "bruise" of the heart muscle. ... Basic safety precautions are keys to preventing myocardial contusion. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Myocar...   adam.about.com - summary Pulmonary contusion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A CT scan showing a pulmonary contusion (red arrow) accompanied by a rib fracture (blue arrow) ... The contusion frequently heals on its own with supportive care. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmonary_contusion   en.wikipedia.org - summary Cerebral Contusions and Lacerations: Head Injuries: Merck Manual Home ... Introduction·Cerebral Contusions and Lacerations· Concussion ... Doctors do a computed tomography (CT) scan to make a diagnosis of contusion or laceration. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch087/ch087b.html   www.merck.com - summary Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries-Topic Overview At one time or another, everyone has had a minor toe, foot, or ankle ... See a picture of a bruise (contusion). Injuries to ligaments that support your joints. ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/toe-foot-and-ankle-injuries-topic-overview   www.webmd.com - summary Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health Myocardial contusion refers to a bruising of the heart. ... are a common cause of myocardial contusion. ... Falls and crush injuries can also cause a contusion. ... http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=45   health.discovery.com - summary Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries-Topic Overview At one time or another, everyone has had a minor injury to a finger, hand, or wrist that caused pain or swelling. ... The location, type, and severity of the ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/finger-hand-and-wrist-inj...   www.webmd.com - summary Worker Health Chartbook 2004 CD-ROM - Keyword Search Results You searched for: contusion, contusions. Click on Image for Larger View. 1 ... The annual number of bruise and contusion cases involving days away from work ... http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-146/detail/keyworddetail.asp@kwid117.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Head injury Brain injury; Head trauma; Contusion. Considerations ... other than a concussion or contusion -- and require emergency medical treatment: ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/firstaid/Head-injury.htm   adam.about.com - summary Introduction: Head Injuries: Merck Manual Home Edition Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders. Cancer. Children's Health Issues ... Introduction· Cerebral Contusions and Lacerations· Concussion· Diffuse Axonal ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch087/ch087a.html   www.merck.com - summary Inflammatory Breast Cancer Glossary of Terms with Definitions on ... Inflammatory Breast Cancer glossary includes a list of Inflammatory Breast Cancer related medical definitions and related links on ... Also called a contusion. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/inflammatory_breast_cancer/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Head injury Brain injury; Head trauma; Contusion. Definition Return to top ... other than a concussion or contusion -- and require emergency medical treatment: ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000028.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Thurman Thomas, Running Back for the Buffalo Bills A contusion to either the liver or kidney is a bruise that affects the specific organ. ... A kidney contusion can be diagnosed many different ways. ... http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/thurman-thoma...   www.webmd.com - summary Elbow Injuries - Yahoo! Health Elbow injuries occur most commonly during: ... Everyone has had a minor elbow injury. ... See an illustration of a bruise (contusion) ... http://health.yahoo.com/musculoskeletal-overview/elbow-injur...   health.yahoo.com - summary Bruise Contusion; Hematoma. Definition. A bruise is an area of skin discoloration. A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/firstaid/Bruise.htm   adam.about.com - summary Diffuse Axonal Injury: Head Injuries: Merck Manual Home Edition Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders. Cancer. Children's Health Issues ... Introduction· Cerebral Contusions and Lacerations· Concussion·Diffuse Axonal ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch087/ch087d.html   www.merck.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Bruise Contusion; Hematoma. Definition Return to top. A bruise is an area of skin discoloration. A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007213.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Swelling-Topic Overview Swelling is an increase in the size or a change in the shape of an area of the body. ... Bruising (contusion) from an injury is caused by tears in the small blood ... http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/tc/swelling-topic-overview   www.webmd.com - summary Affinity Health System Affinity Health System Health Resources ... Brain injury; Head trauma; Contusion. Considerations ... a concussion or contusion -- and require emergency medical ... http://affinity-health.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=000028   affinity-health.adam.com - summary Blunt Injuries to the Eye: Injuries to the Eye: Merck Manual Home Edition A blunt impact may damage the structures at the front of the eye (the eyelid, ... areas, producing swelling and a bruise (contusion), commonly called a black eye. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec20/ch227/ch227b.html   www.merck.com - summary Sam Schmidt, Indy Racing League Paralysis is the result of injury to the spine and occurs downward. ... WHAT IS A SPINAL CONTUSION? ... of the cord; and spinal cord contusion (bruising) ... http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/sam-schmidt-contusion-neck   www.webmd.com - summary Swelling - Yahoo! Health Swelling is an increase in the size or a change in the shape of an area of the body. ... Bruising (contusion) from an injury is caused by tears in the small blood ... http://health.yahoo.com/emergency-injury/swelling/healthwise--swell.html   health.yahoo.com - summary Worker Health Chartbook 2004 CD-ROM - Keyword Search Results ... 2-101 Distribution of bruise and contusion cases and all nonfatal injury and ... workers accounted for fewer bruise and contusion cases in 2001 (61.0%) than all ... http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-146/detail/keyworddetail.asp@kwid360.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Melanoma Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com Melanoma glossary includes a list of Melanoma related medical definitions and related links on MedicineNet.com ... Also called a contusion. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/melanoma/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Blunt Injuries to the Eye: Injuries to the Eye: Merck Manual Home Edition Introduction·Blunt Injuries to the Eye· Chemical Burns to the Eye· Corneal ... areas, producing swelling and a bruise (contusion), commonly called a black eye. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec20/ch227/ch227b.html   www.merck.com - summary Elbow Injuries-Topic Overview Everyone has had a minor elbow injury. You may ... The funny-bone sensation can be intense, but it is not serious and will go ... of a bruise (contusion) ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/elbow-injuries-topic-overview   www.webmd.com - summary Skin Center A-Z List - C on MedicineNet Information relating to the skin includes skin diseases and ... Contusion. Contusion. Corns. corticosteroids-topical. Cosmetic Laser Surgery, Is It For You? ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/alphaidx.asp?p=c_25   www.medicinenet.com - summary Talk:Pulmonary contusion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pulmonary contusion is a featured article; it (or a previous version of it) has ... So do shotgun wounds produce more serious pulmonary contusion? ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Pulmonary_contusion   en.wikipedia.org - summary Approach to the Trauma Patient: Injuries; Poisoning: Merck Manual ... ... within an organ as a contusion or hematoma, or as free hemorrhage into a body ... injury (eg, hemo- or pneumothorax, multiple rib fractures, pulmonary contusion) ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec21/ch307/ch307a.html   www.merck.com - summary How Persistence over Adversity Works on MedicineNet.com After battling broken bones, a difficult birth, and even cancer, triathlete ... six broken ribs, a lung contusion, and a third-degree shoulder separation. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=51259   www.medicinenet.com - summary Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries - Yahoo! Health Finger, hand, or wrist injuries most commonly occur during: ... See a picture of a bruise (contusion). Injuries to ligaments. ... http://health.yahoo.com/emergency-injury/finger-hand-and-wri...   health.yahoo.com - summary Angle Recession Glaucoma Traumatic glaucoma refers to a group of ocular disorders that occur after the ... angle recession glaucoma, contusion angle recession glaucoma, contusion angle ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/angle-recession-glaucoma?page=8   www.webmd.com - summary Traumatic Brain Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Merck Manual ... Brain contusion. Widely variable degrees of neurologic dysfunction or normal function ... range of brain functions, depending on contusion size and location. ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec21/ch310/ch310a.html   www.merck.com - summary Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries - Yahoo! Health Toe, foot, or ankle injuries most commonly occur during: ... See a picture of a bruise (contusion). Injuries to ligaments that support your joints. ... http://health.yahoo.com/musculoskeletal-overview/toe-foot-an...   health.yahoo.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Shaken baby syndrome Shaken baby syndrome is a severe form of head injury caused by ... bruising of the brain (cerebral contusion), swelling, pressure, and bleeding in the brain. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000004.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary www.nextbio.com/b/sitemap/sitemap.nb?q=disease/a-z/c.nb Congenital stenosis - Cortex contusion wit. Congenital stenosis - Congenital thrombocy ... Cortex contusion wit - Coumarin poisoning o. Counter irritants ad ... http://www.nextbio.com/b/sitemap/sitemap.nb?q=disease/a-z/c.nb   www.nextbio.com - summary Black Eye A black eye is caused when blood and other fluids collect in the space around the eye. ... Swelling and dark discoloration result-hence, the name "black eye. ... http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/black-eye   www.webmd.com - summary NIOSH Publication 2000-127: Worker Health Chartbook, 2000 : Nonfatal ... the Worker Health Chartbook is an ongoing effort by NIOSH to assemble and ... Bruise and Contusion Cases with Days away from Work, 1997 ... http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2000-127/chartbk4.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Premature Ventricular Contraction Information by MedicineNet.com Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are premature heartbeats originating ... Myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) and cardiac contusion (heart muscle injury) ... http://www.medicinenet.com/premature_ventricular_contractions/page2.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary How'd She Do It? After battling broken bones, a difficult birth, and even cancer, triathlete ... six broken ribs, a lung contusion, and a third-degree shoulder separation. ... http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/howd-she-do   www.webmd.com - summary Dementia in Head Injury Head injury occurs when an outside force hits the head hard enough to cause the brain to move violently within the skull; ... bruising (contusion), or sudden ... http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/dementia-head-injury   www.webmd.com - summary THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Ch. 44, Cerebrovascular Disease Subdural hematomas develop when blunt head trauma causes brain motion within the ... Seizures may occur, probably indicating contusion of underlying brain tissue. ... http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec6/ch44/ch44e.jsp   www.merck.com - summary Worker Health Chartbook 2004 CD-ROM - Keyword Search Results The annual rate of bruise and contusion cases involving days away from work ... injury and illness cases in 2001, bruise and contusion cases tended to involve ... http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-146/detail/keyworddetail.asp@kwid137.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Easy Bruising - Symptoms and Signs from MedicineNet Information relating to the skin includes skin diseases and conditions, cosmetic surgery, medications, and treatment. ... A bruise is medically termed a contusion. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?articlekey=24714   www.medicinenet.com - summary Seizure Disorders: Neurologic Disorders: Merck Manual Professional (See also Neurologic Disorders in Children: Febrile Seizures; see also Neurologic ... patients who have brain contusion, skull fracture, intracranial hemorrhage, ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec16/ch214/ch214a.html   www.merck.com - summary Genital Trauma: Genitourinary Tract Trauma: Merck Manual Professional Introduction· Bladder Trauma·Genital Trauma· Renal Trauma· Ureteral Trauma ... Clinical diagnosis of testicular contusion and rupture can be difficult because ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec21/ch314/ch314c.html   www.merck.com - summary Streptococcal Infections Glossary of Terms with Definitions on ... Streptococcal Infections glossary includes a list of Streptococcal Infections related medical definitions and related links on ... Also called a contusion. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/streptococcal_infections/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Bruise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A bruise, also called a contusion or is sometimes referred by doctors as ... Look up bruise, contusion, ecchymosis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruise   en.wikipedia.org - summary Renal Trauma: Genitourinary Tract Trauma: Merck Manual Professional Renal contusion; non-expanding subcapsular hematoma. 2 ... major renal injury (eg, flank contusion, seat belt marks, lower rib or ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec21/ch314/ch314d.html   www.merck.com - summary show more 1  2