What does hematoma on breast feel like?

Breast Hematoma Symptoms When feeling a hematoma, it may feel like a firm lump beneath the skin. That can be frightening if you’re familiar with the common symptoms of breast cancer. Most hematomas are small (about the size of a grain of rice), but some can be as big as plums or even a grapefruit.

How do you treat a hematoma on the breast?

Managing a hematoma

Avoid massaging, bumping, or compressing the breast area where surgery was done.
Avoid anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicines such as aspirin and ibuprofen (one brand name: Advil).
Use a heated compress on the affected area 2 to 3 times a day to help the blood reabsorb.

How long does it take for a breast hematoma to resolve?

A hematoma is similar to a deep bruise. Most hematomas will heal on their own. Healing may take from 4 to 6 weeks or longer. Very large hematomas might have to be surgically drained.

How do I know if I have a hematoma?

Pain, swelling, redness, and disfiguring bruises are common symptoms of hematoma in general. Some symptoms specific to the location of a hematoma are: Subdural hematoma symptoms: headache, neurologic problems (weakness on one side, difficulty speaking, falling), confusion, seizures.

What is considered a large breast hematoma?

A ‘large’ breast hematoma might grow to the size of a grapefruit, except they tend to elongate to the shape of a banana. Sometimes, a hematoma can occur without any obvious symptoms, but still show up on a mammogram.

Can a breast hematoma burst?

Rarely, a breast hematoma can also occur spontaneously due to a rupture of blood vessels in the breast, especially in persons with coagulopathy or after long-term use of blood-thinning drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

How do you get rid of a hematoma on your stomach?

The condition is usually treated conservatively with pain control and supportive treatment. In a few cases, arterial embolization or surgical intervention are required to stop the bleeding.

How can I make my hematoma heal faster?

Apply ice immediately after the injury. Apply heat to bruises that have already formed to clear up the trapped blood. Compression, elevation, and a bruise-healing diet can also help speed up the healing process.

Are hematomas painful?

A hematoma under the nail or skin may be painful, but it will not usually cause complications. If a hematoma is especially painful, it is best to seek medical attention.

What does it feel like to have a hematoma on your breast?

The skin above a hematoma will appear to be bruised and, in the case of surgery, broken. When feeling a hematoma, it may feel like a firm lump beneath the skin. That can be frightening if you’re familiar with the common symptoms of breast cancer.

What are the symptoms of a hematoma bruise?

Skin discoloration, which may change from red to blue to green to yellow in the days after the hematoma forms (like how a regular bruise changes color) Redness, warmth or swelling around the hematoma Hematoma symptoms that may occur along with a head injury Hematoma may accompany symptoms related to a head injury including:

What to do if you have a hematoma after breast cancer surgery?

If you notice a hematoma forming, tell your doctor. The blood that causes a hematoma is usually reabsorbed back into your body. In some cases, the blood may need to be surgically drained, usually by reopening the incision made during breast cancer surgery. To reduce your risk of getting a hematoma after breast cancer surgery, you can: