What do you have if you have a periorbital hematoma?

Another name for a black eye is a “shiner.” The medical name is a periorbital hematoma. As fluids collect in the space around the eye, bruising, swelling, and puffiness result. This can make it difficult to open the eye. Vision may blur temporarily.

1. Why do I have a periorbital hematoma?
2. What is the more common name for the medical condition of periorbital hematoma?
3. How do you treat a hematoma on the eye?
4. What does periorbital ecchymosis mean?
5. What is periorbital emphysema?
6. What causes raccoon eyes?
7. When does a hematoma need to be drained?
8. How do you prevent periorbital hematoma?
9. Is it normal for a hematoma to harden?
10. What happens if a hematoma bursts?
11. What is the rarest eye color?
12. Will a hematoma lump go away?
13. What are battle signs?
14. How do you get hyphema?
15. What causes battle signs?

Why do I have a periorbital hematoma?

Periorbital ecchymosis or raccoon eye is produced by blood tracking into periorbital tissues, causing blue or purple discoloration of the upper and lower eyelids, which is a frequent symptom after traumatic injuries to the head and neck, including basal skull fractures, soft tissue injuries, convexity fractures, and ...

What is the more common name for the medical condition of periorbital hematoma?

A periorbital hematoma, commonly called a black eye or "a shiner" (associated with boxing or stick sports such as hockey), is bruising around the eye commonly due to an injury to the face rather than to the eye.

How do you treat a hematoma on the eye?

Ice compress

Add the compress to the swelling area and hold for 10-20 minutes. Repeat the procedure several times a day for the first 48 hours. Ice will reduce swelling and subcutaneous bleeding – the bruise will be smaller and heal faster. An ice compress relieves pain as well.

What does periorbital ecchymosis mean?

Introduction: Periorbital ecchymosis (PE) is caused by blood tracking along tissue plains into periorbital tissues, causing discoloration in the upper and lower eyelids. This clinical feature is most commonly associated with basal skull fractures.

What is periorbital emphysema?

Abstract. Although periorbital emphysema (PE) is commonly associated with orbital fractures, it may develop without any fracture or significant trauma in circumstances such as post-surgery, infection, forceful nose blowing, sneezing, and weight lifting.

What causes raccoon eyes?

Raccoon eyes is most often caused by a basal skull fracture (BSF). The basal part of your skull is the bottom portion where the brain rests. When a fracture occurs, symptoms such as raccoon eyes may follow. BSF can occur from car accidents, falls, sports injuries, and other sources of head trauma.

When does a hematoma need to be drained?

Sometimes, a hematoma may require surgical drainage. Surgery may be more likely if the blood is putting pressure on the spinal cord, brain, or other organs. In other cases, doctors may want to drain a hematoma that is at risk of infection.

How do you prevent periorbital hematoma?

If swelling and pain accompany the bruising, apply a cold compress for 20 minutes, and then take it off for 20 minutes. When the swelling reduces, you may apply a warm compress to help promote the reabsorption of blood. For any pain and throbbing, you may take pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

Is it normal for a hematoma to harden?

Many injuries can develop a hematoma and give the area a firm, lumpy appearance. If you have an injury, you might have more than a bruise. It's important to see your doctor if your bruise swells or becomes a firm lump, because it might mean something more severe happened under the skin.

What happens if a hematoma bursts?

As hematomas break down and absorb the firm collection of blood, they eventually change to yellow or brown. Hematomas can become quite large and collect enough blood to cause low blood pressure and shock.

What is the rarest eye color?

The production of melanin in the iris is what influences eye color. More melanin produces a darker coloring, while less makes for lighter eyes. Green eyes are the rarest, but there exist anecdotal reports that gray eyes are even rarer. Eye color isn't just a superfluous part of your appearance.

Will a hematoma lump go away?

The swelling and pain of the hematoma will go away. This takes from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the size of the hematoma. The skin over the hematoma may turn bluish then brown and yellow as the blood is dissolved and absorbed. Usually, this only takes a couple of weeks but can last months.

What are battle signs?

Excerpt. Battle Sign (also called Battle's Sign) is defined as bruising over the mastoid process. It is retroauricular or mastoid ecchymosis that is typically the result of head trauma. Battle sign derives its name from Dr. William Henry Battle who initially described the sign in the late 1800s.

How do you get hyphema?

A hyphema is most often caused by blunt trauma to the eye. In children and adolescents the most common cause is from sports or recreational activities. It can also occur as a result of surgery inside the eye or an abnormality of blood vessels inside the eye.

What causes battle signs?

Battle's sign is primarily caused by a type of serious head injury called a basilar skull fracture, or basal fracture. This type of fracture occurs at the base of your skull. Fractures to the base of your skull can occur behind your ears or nasal cavity, as well as near part of your spine.