What happens if a hemangioma ruptures?

Hemangioma is a relatively common benign tumor and a congenital vascular malformation that can appear anywhere in the body. If the location of the hemangioma is more obvious, it may rupture due to friction or scratching by a child. After all, it is a blood vessel. Once the hemangioma ruptures, the most worrying thing is the induced consequences. So, what happens if a hemangioma ruptures? Let’s take a closer look below.

Hemangioma is a congenital vascular disease that is common in infants and young children. Because it often occurs on the face, limbs, chest and abdomen, it is easy to cause ulceration and bleeding due to external factors (scratching by children). If it is not cared for in time, once it ruptures and forms a wound, bacteria will enter from the wound and cause infection, which will be troublesome.

How to treat hemangioma rupture

(1) If a hemangioma ruptures and bleeds, you must first apply pressure to stop the bleeding. If you are at home or outside, you must promptly find clean gauze or cotton to apply pressure to the bleeding area. The pressure time should be as long as possible. The hemangioma has a large number of abnormal blood vessels, and the bleeding time and amount are relatively large.

(2) If the patient's hemangioma ruptures, the affected area must be kept clean and dry, and must not be easily exposed to water. Anti-inflammatory ointments such as chloramphenicol eye ointment or erythromycin eye ointment can be used for local treatment. After the scab forms, it will fall off naturally. At this time, go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid bleeding next time.

(3) If a hemangioma ruptures, a tourniquet can be used to stop the bleeding. However, when tying a tourniquet, it cannot be applied directly to the skin. A sterilized gauze or towel must be placed on top first. However, the tightness must be appropriate to achieve the purpose of stopping the bleeding. In addition, elevating the injured limb may also help stop the bleeding. In addition, you must avoid eating fried, greasy and other irritating foods.