In a crush injury, the force of external force causes the skin, muscles and surrounding tissues to be crushed and the blood vessels to rupture. The destroyed blood vessels cause heavy bleeding, which can lead to bruising and severe swelling within the wound. It is usually the result of blunt force, for example in road … Crush wound
Associated symptoms The external force and crushing of the tissue causes the surrounding blood vessels to burst. The destroyed blood vessels cause massive bleeding, which can also spread into the tissue and a hematoma is formed. This haematoma usually manifests itself as a bluish stain under the skin. If, for example, the finger is pinched … Associated symptoms | Crush wound
Healing time The healing time of crush injuries depends on their size and extent. Smaller wounds usually heal completely and without scarring within a few days to 2 weeks with good treatment. Larger wounds can quickly become infected and have complications that prolong the healing process. If the wound is not cleaned and treated regularly, … Healing time | Crush wound
Definition – What is a laceration? A laceration is a common injury, especially in children, where blunt force is used to split the skin. It is often caused by falls or accidents in places on the body where the skin is in direct contact with the bone, e.g. the forehead or shin. The wound is … Laceration
Healing time of a laceration The duration of healing depends on If disinfection, treatment and a good state of health are good, a laceration usually heals within two to three weeks. In most cases, further treatment at home is sufficient. Only the removal of staples and sutures as well as a final check should be … Healing time of a laceration | Laceration
Scar after a laceration Small lacerations that have been treated with plasters usually do not leave large scars. Even when large wounds are treated with sutures, there is no unsightly scarring if the wound is well closed. It is important that the wound edges are closed exactly one above the other and that no skin … Scar after a laceration | Laceration
Laceration on the head Lacerations of the head are one of the most common injuries. The head should be treated with special care. Depending on the cause of the laceration, a concussion may occur. Patients often complain of headaches, vomiting, sensitivity to light, drowsiness and short memory gaps. A brief loss of consciousness can also … Laceration on the head | Laceration
An inguinal hernia (also inguinal hernia or hernia inguinalis) is the displacement of components of the so-called inguinal channel through the abdominal wall to the outside. A so-called hernial sac is formed, which is filled with the hernia contents and whose wall is covered with peritoneum. The inguinal hernia is the most common form of … Pain with a hernia
Diagnosis If pain in the groin region makes the doctor think of an inguinal hernia, he or she will first ask about possible trigger factors in a medical consultation. As such, for example, a violent cough or the lifting of heavy loads should be mentioned. However, patients cannot always remember such concrete events. Furthermore, the … Diagnosis | Pain with a hernia
Causes of inguinal hernia An inguinal hernia can be congenital or develop only in the course of life (so-called acquired inguinal hernia). The acquired inguinal hernia is caused by a weakness of the connective tissue of the abdominal wall in the region of the groin. An increased pressure in the abdominal cavity has a positive … Causes of inguinal hernia | Pain with a hernia
Prophylaxis The avoidance of the pain that can occur with inguinal hernia is basically only possible by avoiding the inguinal hernia itself. Care should be taken not to carry out any measures that cause increased pressure in the abdominal cavity. In this way the development of an inguinal hernia can possibly be avoided. No loads … Prophylaxis | Pain with a hernia