Bruises - an essential childhood companion. Almost any drops and bumps leave their blue-green mark on the body brats approximately two to three weeks, disappearing without a trace in the future. But not every bruise so harmless as it seems at first glance, so parents need to be very vigilant in this regard and to follow the "unidentified" displays on the crumbs of the body.
The most vulnerable spots on the body are often "flying" children - the hands and feet. Bruises on them, as a rule, are not dangerous. But there are areas of the body, which caused bruising can be a serious cause for concern.
Bruise in the head.Head injury - one of the most dangerous. If the injured large vessel head, which manifests itself in the form of extensive bruising, it increases the likelihood of internal bleeding, until the formation of a blood clot, occludes the artery. In this case, you should immediately consult your doctor, so as not to miss the hidden head injury entailing mass grave consequences.
Bruise near the eyes.
If the bruise appeared in his eyes, in any case, you must consult a doctor to make sure it is not damaged eyeball. Human visual apparatus is formed before the age of seven, so even with the apparent minor injury is best to consult a specialist, because the consequences can be dire.
The bruise on his stomach.If you find a child a small bruise in the abdominal area, perhaps it was a minor injury, not representing a any kind of danger, and if a child he was not worried about a time enough for him simply watch. If the bruise is a decent size and at the same time there are pains in the stomach - a signal for an immediate Asking for help from your doctor, as there is a likelihood of damage to the internal organs, and in this case the time priceless.
Bruise on the finger and nail plate.Almost every kid, thanks to its "ubiquitous" fingers, there are situations of injury. It is very painful, so you do not even have to look closely and look for his injuries - the child himself will tell about it. If the bruise appeared under the nail plate, an iron excuse immediate recourse to a specialist. How would you not delayed the time, this can not be avoided. But the sooner you go, the faster you reduce the suffering of a tomboy.
Bruises "from nowhere."There are situations where the bruises appear "out of nowhere" and often. This is a sure reason to immediately appeal to the pediatrician, who in turn will send the right person - a hematologist as bruising on the human body, is not associated with mechanical damage, may indicate a number of diseases in the body:
• Disturbances of liver and kidney function
• Coagulation disorders
• hereditary characteristics of blood vessels
• Blood cancer
That time is not played against the child's health, it is better to consult a specialist at the earliest manifestations of "unidentified" bruising! Be healthy!
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