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Breast Contusion - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Breast Contusion
Bruising of skin and underlying tissues of the breast or nipple. Contusions cause bleeding from ruptured small capillaries that allow blood to infiltrate fatty tissue, muscles, tendons, nerves or other soft tissue.
Symptoms and Signs of Breast Contusion
- Discoloration under the skin, beginning with redness and progressing to the characteristic "black and blue" bruise.
- Hard, tender ring surrounding the nipple.
- Local swelling of the breast--either superficial or deep.
- Feeling of firmness when pressure is exerted on the injury area.
- Tenderness.
- Pain in the breast or nipple.
How to Prevent Breast Contusion
Wear appropriate protective gear for the chest during competition or other athletic activity if there is risk of contusion. Women should wear breast support--a sport brassiere, elasticized binder or both--for participation in contact sports.
Treatment, Medication and Care for Breast Contusion
- For minor discomfort, you may use non-prescription medicines such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen (available under many different brand names). Do not use aspirin for injuries involving bleeding.
- Your doctor may prescribe stronger medicine for pain, if needed.
- Continue to use ice massage. Fill a large Styrofoam cup with water and freeze. Tear a small amount of foam from the top so ice protrudes. Massage firmly over the injured area in a circle about the size of a softball. Do this for 15 minutes at a time, 3 or 4 times a day, and before workouts or competition.
- After 48 hours, apply heat instead of ice if it feels better. Use heat lamps, hot soaks, hot showers, heating pads, or heat liniments or ointments.
- Take whirlpool treatments, if available.
- Protect the injured area with pads or an elasticized-bandage wrap between treatments.
Dietary Cure and Prevention tips for Breast Contusion
Eat a well-balanced diet that includes extra protein, such as meat, fish, poultry, cheese, milk and eggs. Increase fiber and fluid intake to prevent constipation that may result from decreased activity.
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