hey.
a few days ago i accidently smacked the top of my hand on the corner of a metal counter top and it formed a really tall bump for a few hours, and then the next few days after that the bruise spread throughout my whole hand almost. it hurts. it still has a bump but not as bad. should i notifiy the doctor about this? is a vein puntured? thanks
2007-02-08 02:01:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
You have a bruise and it just happens to be on your hand. If you go to the doctor they are likely to tell you just to keep ice on it and be careful so you don't keep bumping it. There isnt really anything they can do for a bruise.
2007-02-08 02:54:04 · answer #1 · answered by krunic_05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch! I've done this before, too. The tall bump is called a "hematoma". It's a collection of blood under the skin. Sounds like the vein might have been damaged a bit. When I acccidentely puncture through a vein while starting an IV, a similar bruise occasionally happens. Try applying an ice pack (be sure to wrap it in a towel first to prevent cold injury). You also might want to get that checked out at your doctor's, just to make sure. The vast majority of those injuries (assuming you didn't break anything) heal well.
2007-02-08 16:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bump sounds like bleeding under you skin, so a vein is probably punctured, they usually heal OK but you should still see a doctor anyway to make sure, I can't see your hand so I don't know how bad it is!
2007-02-08 10:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by F R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably just popped the vein in your hand. It will heal but it will hurt for quite a while(2-3 weeks). I do this all the time and don't go to the doctor for it.
2007-02-08 10:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by misty3065 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you may have a blood clot and you might need to have your doctor look at your hand. Sometimes clots will travel up your vein and can cause much bigger problems in your heart. Your arm is almost straight up to the heart. Better to be safe than sorry!
2007-02-08 10:12:08 · answer #5 · answered by froggsfriend 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no. you just "busted a blood vessel" as my Grandma would say.
It will hurt like a bruise and look like a bruise for a week or so but it will heal on it's own...it's fine. Don't waste your money .
2007-02-08 10:10:38 · answer #6 · answered by AuntTater 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure if your vein is punctured, but you should go see a doctor.
Ouch!
2007-02-08 10:05:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,call the MD,he/she may suggest that go to the ER to have it looked at.
2007-02-08 10:05:05 · answer #8 · answered by 1st Responder FF/EMT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it welted up. Get it checked out.
2007-02-08 12:27:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋