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What Causes Swollen Bruises In The Hand, Fingers And Forearm?
My wife walked through a door and hit the back of her left hand on Wednesday. Swelling occurred and now colors of black and blue on back of hand, fingers, and now at the forearm area. She has been an using ice compress and keeping it elevated. What to do?
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Fri, 8 Jul 2016
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Hello,
It is normal for bruises to change color to blue in a few days. Also, because she is elevating the arm, the bruise may move from the hand to the arm due to gravity.
I would say, she does not need to worry. The bruise will spontaneously heal in the next week or 10 days while she does not need to do any specific treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
It is normal for bruises to change color to blue in a few days. Also, because she is elevating the arm, the bruise may move from the hand to the arm due to gravity.
I would say, she does not need to worry. The bruise will spontaneously heal in the next week or 10 days while she does not need to do any specific treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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