bruised (in this sentence)

English translation: (that feels) sensitive, sore, tender (like a bruise)

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English term or phrase:	bruised (in this sentence)
Selected answer:	(that feels) sensitive, sore, tender (like a bruise)
Entered by:	Oso (X)

04:22 May 24, 2005

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Medical - Medical (general)

English term or phrase: bruised (in this sentence)

DrugName is for deep pain that fees ***bruised***.

There's no bruises at all. The text is about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Please, what's the meaning of bruise in this case?

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(that feels) sensitive, sore, tender (like a bruise)

Explanation:
Just an idea.
Good luck from Oso ¶:^)

An example:

"...... The affected area ***feels bruised and sore***, and the person tries to avoid being
touched, because of pain. *Carpal tunnel syndrome* ..."
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From the same link:

\"...Carpal tunnel syndrome...This remedy can be used for flare-ups of inflammation or new injuries caused by repetitive use of the fingers and wrists. ****The area feels bruised and sore***, and cramping may occur. External application of herbal Arnica lotion or ointment may help to ease the swelling and soreness, while other remedies are used internally. ...\"

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(that feels) sensitive, sore, tender (like a bruise)

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(that feels) sensitive, sore, tender (like a bruise)

Oso (X)
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XiaoRan

22 mins

-> Thanks, XiaoRan! ¶:^)

agree

msherms

25 mins

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agree

sarahl (X): hola Oso!

50 mins

-> ¡Hola sarahl! Thank you! ¶:^)

agree

Carmen Schultz

2 hrs

-> Thank you, Carmen ¶:^)

agree

RHELLER

3 hrs

-> Thank you, Rita ¶:^)

agree

jrb

3 hrs

-> Thank you, Jessica ¶:^)

agree

KathyT

3 hrs

-> Thank you, Kathy ¶:^)

agree

John Bowden: Yes, "bruised" refers not to how the pain was caused (e.g. a blow which eould leave a bruise), but how it feels (i.e. in contrast to an ache, a stabbing pain etc

7 hrs

-> Thank you, John ¶:^)

agree

Angela Dickson (X): it would probably be a constant low-level pain

9 hrs

-> Yes, thank you, Angela

agree

Can Altinbay

10 hrs

-> Thank you, Can ¶:^)

agree

Alfa Trans (X)

10 hrs

-> Thank you, Marju ¶:^)

agree

Robert Donahue (X)

1 day 20 hrs

-> Thanks, Robert ¶:^)

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