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Suggest Deep Purple Bruise Around The Abdomen

I was assaulted on Saturday night and was kicked with great force in the abdomen. I have a large purple bruise that measures 3 1/2 by 5 1/2. I have no signs of bleeding but the bruise has continued to get deeper purple. SHould I seek medical attention?

Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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Hi.
Bruise is obviously due to trauma and occurs due to rupture innumerable small blood vessels, As the time passes by the character and color will change with the time.
Watch for the following ::
*Distension of abdomen.
Black stools (Malena).
nausea, vomiting.
It is better to seek the Medical attention as the Physical examination by a Surgeon helps in probable extent of the bleeding.

I advise all such patients to undergo routine tests of blood, urine and stool; along with ultrasonography and CT scan to confirm.

As you have NOT mentioned any other symptoms it is possible that the bruises are from trauma. Usually this gets OK within a few days to a few months.

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Suggest Deep Purple Bruise Around The Abdomen

Hi. Bruise is obviously due to trauma and occurs due to rupture innumerable small blood vessels, As the time passes by the character and color will change with the time. Watch for the following :: *Distension of abdomen. Black stools (Malena). nausea, vomiting. It is better to seek the Medical attention as the Physical examination by a Surgeon helps in probable extent of the bleeding. I advise all such patients to undergo routine tests of blood, urine and stool; along with ultrasonography and CT scan to confirm. As you have NOT mentioned any other symptoms it is possible that the bruises are from trauma. Usually this gets OK within a few days to a few months.