A perianal hematoma is a collection of blood that has leaked from a burst blood vessel around the anus. They appear as a bruised-looking bump near the anus, and can be uncomfortable or painful. People ...

Amelia MacIntyre, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She is certified in osteopathic medicine. Hematomas can range from minor to life-threatening based on their size and location.

A hematoma is similar to a bruise, but the damage that causes it occurs in larger blood vessels. It can lead to swelling, discoloration, and warmth, and may require medical treatment. While many ...

Bruises and hematomas may appear similar, but hematomas can be more serious and take longer to heal. Hematomas involve severe bruising and cann swell and grow as blood leaks into tissue under your ...