Injury

Contusion (concussion) - mechanical damage to tissues without affecting the integrity of the skin. Depending on the strength of the impact and the localization of the injury, various bruises arise depending on the severity: from small, non-violating functions, to extensive injuries that are life-threatening (for example, a brain, heart, abdominal injury with internal organs damage).

Symptoms, course. Pain, swelling, bruising. Complications: damage to internal organs, nerves, vessels. It is especially important to exclude closed damage to internal organs.

Treatment. With extensive bruises and the slightest suspicion of trauma to internal organs, urgent hospitalization and treatment is indicated. With uncomplicated bruises, cold, rest, and then heat are prescribed in the early days.