• Home
  • Medical Information
  • Our Rates
  • Office Info
  • Team
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Medical Information
  • Our Rates
  • Office Info
  • Team
  • Contact
Pullman & Associates - Panda Pediatrics
  • Home
  • Medical Information
  • Our Rates
  • Office Info
  • Team
  • Contact

Medical Information

Categories

All
Breastfeeding
Bumps/Scrapes/Other Injuries
Common Illnesses
Emergencies
Fever Care
Giving Birth
Home Care
How To
Newborn Care
New Parents
Preparation
Symptoms
Tips To Stay Healthy

Archives

November 2020
March 2019
February 2019
January 2019

    Author

    The staff of Panda Pediatrics, located in Washington, D.C.

    Categories

    All
    Breastfeeding
    Bumps/Scrapes/Other Injuries
    Common Illnesses
    Emergencies
    Fever Care
    Giving Birth
    Home Care
    How To
    Newborn Care
    New Parents
    Preparation
    Symptoms
    Tips To Stay Healthy

    Archives

    November 2020
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019

    RSS Feed

Back to Blog

Bruises

2/3/2019

 
Picture
A bump or bruise may cause damage to superficial blood vessels, resulting in a black and blue mark. Since the skin is not broken, there is no risk of infection. Bruises usually follow injury caused by blunt objects.

Unexplained bruises may indicate a bleeding tendency. However, unexplained bruises overlying the shins are usually not a sign of a bleeding tendency. Children often bump this area and then forget about it.

Home Care Steps:
1) Apply ice to the bruised area for 20-30 minutes.
2) No other treatment should be necessary.

Optional: Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for pain relief. Avoid aspirin. Bruises usually resolve in about 2 weeks. During this time, the color will change from blue to green to yellow.

Note: If a blood blister is present do not open it due to increased risk of infection. It will dry up and peel off in 1-2 weeks.

Call our office immediately if:
  • Bruises are unexplained and several in number.
  • Bruises are noted in upper extremities or on chest.
Comments
Read More
comments powered by Disqus

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Hours

Monday - Thursday
9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
Friday 9am-2pm

Telephone

(202) 466-5350
Answering Service:
703-535-1856

Address

2440 M Street NW
Suite #422
Washington, DC 20037

POLICIES

Medical Advice Disclaimer
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy