When to get a bruise checked out https://starkvilleurgentcareclinic.com/how-do-you-know-when-a-bruise-is-serious/
Bruises are typically surface injuries that heal on their own without medical attention, and people can treat them safely at home. However, if you suffer a more significant trauma or injury and have bruising that does not heal and disappear after 2 weeks, then itâs time to get medical attention.
See your doctor or visit State Urgent Care right away if you notice any of the following symptoms:
Abnormal bleeding in the gums, frequent nose bleeds or blood in the urine or stool
Frequent very large, very painful bruises
Numbness or weakness anywhere in the injured limb
Swelling around the bruised skin
Loss of function in the affected area (joint, limb or muscle)
Increased size or density
Lump under the bruise
Pain that lasts longer than 2-3 days
Persistent bruising for more than 2 weeks
Potential broken bone
Trauma in the head or neck **<----- you are here**
Vision impairment
Unexplained or random bruising, especially in the abdomen, head, or trunk, as this may signal a problem with an internal organ
When to seek urgent care for a bruise:
Bruise swells
Bruise does not fade within a week.
Bruise occurs easily or for no apparent reason
I have a broken wrist. The bruise and swelling was very quick. Also there was a pain that wouldnt go away when moving the hand or thumb. I couldnt move my wrist much. Pins and needles feeling in the hand and fingers. If any of this applies to your neck then I would go to A&E.
You 100% need to get checked out by a doctor. In the UK the GP can be called for advice. He will tell you if you need to go to say minors or A&E at the hosipal. Or he will book an appointment to see you.
Twiggy, I didnât intend on saying this outside of my friend group but I need you to understand something. I found out I have cancer officially today(I knew for a while, just needed confirmation; if you think youâre immune because of your age, Iâm in my early 20s. Things can happen to anyone, no matter how strong or young you are). If thereâs anything out of order, if thereâs anything you feel that you shouldnât, off to the doc with you. I swear. You can recover from things if you find them early. My cousin had 30 operations and I might get away with a way lighter thing because I checked things earlier. Iâm not saying itâs nearly as severe, but the smallest thing that seems insignificant may save your life if checked early.
Please look after yourself. Whoever reads it, not just Twiggy
Iâm not saying it for any other reason than to just ask him to seek help. Iâll live but Iâm gonna pester people whoâll ignore their health. Iâve seen that enough
I sure hope your local health service is better than mine - we cant get appointments after 8.10am (we have to book them online, and the app shuts at 8.10am). You maybe a controversial figure on here, but i aint got no beef with ya - get it checked ASAP, fella.
@Alysea - That can hit anyone at any age, glad they caught it in time for you. Al the best for your treatment and subsequent recovery, me dearâŚ
And twiggz. Yes. Go immediately to hospital and seek help. Dont underestimate ever health problems. Ive seen too many things imlife to ignore health. Go. Please.
Man reading these last posts gave me the shivers. I just remembered I donât get my blood exams since too many years. I donât even remember the last time I had.
I echo everything AlĂ˝sea said ⌠and huge sympathies and hugs to you too. I hope your treatment isnât too bad. I had a similar diagnosis about 18 months ago. No need for treatment yet but regular âwatch and waitâ/active monitoring appointments.
And, as AlĂ˝sea also said, âAs the smallest thing that seems insignificant may save your life if checked early.â
This is really a message to everyone. If something doesnât feel right, see your doctor. If thereâs the least chance itâs something serious youâll be fast-tracked (or fast-tracked at a slow walking speed if youâre in the UK).
And @Twiggz if your neck is painful and itâs spread down your arm ⌠and thereâs the remotest chance you could have broken something GO TO A&E.
Watch one walkthrough of Kioto while waiting shuffle and next have yt suggestions full of all these stunning places in world in great detail varying from 30-60min videos, Switzerland is winning for the moment. The alp towns look magical.
