Bruise
Alternate Names : Contusion, Hematoma
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Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
Call your doctor immediately if you feel extreme pressure in a bruised part or your body, especially if the area is large or very painful. This may be due to a condition known as "compartment syndrome." Increased pressure on the soft tissues and structures beneath the skin can decrease the supply of vital blood and oxygen to the tissues. This is potentially life-threatening and you should receive emergency care promptly.
Also call your doctor if:
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You are bruising spontaneously without any injury, fall, or other reason.
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There are signs of infection around the bruised area including streaks of redness, pus or other drainage, or fever.
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