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Are Sore Hematomas On The Hand Post An Injury A Concern?
I have two hematomas on the back of my left hand as a result of a minor injury experienced a week ago. There was immediate swelling of blood in the location of the injury which spread to cover all of the back of my hand. At that time I went to the emergency room where I was x-rayed. Then a compression bandage was put over the area and ice was applied. Now the overall swelling has gone down but my fingers are turning black as well as a black area down my wrist. The hematomas are not looking any bigger but do hurt if bumped. I am on warfarin...4.5 mg per day and have been on this for about 4 years. Otherwise, I am in good health. Should I be concerned, seek a physician (which I did on Tuesday following the injury), or is there something else I can do? I try to keep it elevated and protected.
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Are Sore Hematomas On The Hand Post An Injury A Concern?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You have already done the follow-up with the physician. So, nothing to worry. What is your last INR? If it is between 2 to 3 then, that is fine. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani