Contusion: Another name for a bruise. What is a bruise ? A bruise, or contusion, is caused when blood vessels are damaged or broken as the result of a blow to the skin (be it bumping against something or hitting yourself with a hammer). The raised area of a bump or bruise results from blood leaking from these injured blood vessels into the tissues as well as from the body's response to the injury. A purplish, flat bruise that occurs when blood leaks out into the top layers of skin is referred to as an ecchymosis.
How did it happen?
On my way down the basement steps for the final preparations for the day (brush the teeth, comb/fix/scalp the 'do) I was lucky enough to step on a backpack that OSSS left on the stairs. My hands were full. Right foot hit the pack and that was all she wrote. WHOOOSHHH! Down 3-4 steps hard. BWSS (Beautiful Wife of SoulSlam) found me face down on tile floor, writhing in agony.
How does it look?
Not good. It's about a foot long and 8 inches across. And black, though the purple is now coming through. Solid piece of bruising. I've never seen anything quite like it.
How does it feel?
Tender. And it's very hard. Tough to sit. And sleep. Not last night, townsfolk.
How is OSSS?
He felt terrible. He was extremely upset. Hopefully he has learned something.
Thanks.
No comments:
Post a Comment