A bruise, also known as a contusion, is an injury under your skin without an open wound or cut to the skin. This sometimes happens when you accidentally hit something hard or as a result of something hitting you. The skin and muscle tissue are damaged, and the capillaries just beneath skin are broken and red blood cells leak into the surrounding tissues of the affected area where it can be seen as dark spots on the skin's surface.
Easy bruising is a very common condition and should not be the cause of any undue concern. Usually bruises will begin to disappear within a few days of the impact that caused them, and pain will not be present after a day or two has passed.
Applying an ice pack to a newly formed bruise for around seven minutes will reduce the amount of blood pooling in the injured area as well as helping reduce any pain from the injury. You can repeat the applications every 20 minutes until you have no more pain, but be careful not to apply ice directly to the bruise as this may cause skin damage.
Easy bruising is a very common condition and should not be the cause of any undue concern. Usually bruises will begin to disappear within a few days of the impact that caused them, and pain will not be present after a day or two has passed.
Applying an ice pack to a newly formed bruise for around seven minutes will reduce the amount of blood pooling in the injured area as well as helping reduce any pain from the injury. You can repeat the applications every 20 minutes until you have no more pain, but be careful not to apply ice directly to the bruise as this may cause skin damage.
Understand that you using an ice pack improperly or applying ice directly to a bruise can cause more damage to the area than what was caused by the impact that created the bruise. Mind your application times, do not shorten your intervals between applications, and stop all applications when your pain is gone.
Even though the bruises are still visibly red, you should forgo any further treatment for about 5 hours as long as you no longer feel pain. You're now ready to start applying warm, nearly hot, compresses for about twenty minutes each hour. Using a compress that is too hot will not be beneficial for helping your bruises heal as quickly as possible. Using the proper amount of heat will help your body rejuvenate, and will stimulate the rapid healing of your skin, muscle tissues, and capillary walls that were damaged by the impact that caused the bruise in the first place.
One thing you should keep in mind that you can help reduce the pain and swelling associated with bruising by simply elevating the affected area above your heart to minimize the blood flow to the injured area. If you become ill or lightheaded by elevating the injured area, it might be wise to see your doctor.
Topically applied arnica gel three or four times a day has proved effective for helping heal bruises for some people. It can reduce swelling and help the bruise to fade quickly. Forming a tincture with arnica, water, and alcohol can also be beneficial if properly formulated. Generally, one part water to five parts alcohol with the arnica is a good starting point. Other people use apple cider vinegar the same way people use arnica tinctures, with similar results.
If you are treating existing bruises, you may find some benefit from these few suggestions for treatment. A more reasonable approach is to stop bruising from occurring in the first place by following the all natural Bruises Be Banned daily supplement program. This program has been proved by people all over the world to eliminate their being prone to easy bruising, and eliminate their reliance on some cure
Even though the bruises are still visibly red, you should forgo any further treatment for about 5 hours as long as you no longer feel pain. You're now ready to start applying warm, nearly hot, compresses for about twenty minutes each hour. Using a compress that is too hot will not be beneficial for helping your bruises heal as quickly as possible. Using the proper amount of heat will help your body rejuvenate, and will stimulate the rapid healing of your skin, muscle tissues, and capillary walls that were damaged by the impact that caused the bruise in the first place.
One thing you should keep in mind that you can help reduce the pain and swelling associated with bruising by simply elevating the affected area above your heart to minimize the blood flow to the injured area. If you become ill or lightheaded by elevating the injured area, it might be wise to see your doctor.
Topically applied arnica gel three or four times a day has proved effective for helping heal bruises for some people. It can reduce swelling and help the bruise to fade quickly. Forming a tincture with arnica, water, and alcohol can also be beneficial if properly formulated. Generally, one part water to five parts alcohol with the arnica is a good starting point. Other people use apple cider vinegar the same way people use arnica tinctures, with similar results.
If you are treating existing bruises, you may find some benefit from these few suggestions for treatment. A more reasonable approach is to stop bruising from occurring in the first place by following the all natural Bruises Be Banned daily supplement program. This program has been proved by people all over the world to eliminate their being prone to easy bruising, and eliminate their reliance on some cure
One thing you should keep in mind that you can help reduce the pain and swelling associated with bruising by simply elevating the affected area above your heart to minimize the blood flow to the injured area. If you become ill or lightheaded by elevating the injured area, it might be wise to see your doctor.
Topically applied arnica gel three or four times a day has proved effective for helping heal bruises for some people. It can reduce swelling and help the bruise to fade quickly. Forming a tincture with arnica, water, and alcohol can also be beneficial if properly formulated. Generally, one part water to five parts alcohol with the arnica is a good starting point. Other people use apple cider vinegar the same way people use arnica tinctures, with similar results.
If you are treating existing bruises, you may find some benefit from these few suggestions for treatment. A more reasonable approach is to stop bruising from occurring in the first place by following the all natural Bruises Be Banned daily supplement program. This program has been proved by people all over the world to eliminate their being prone to easy bruising, and eliminate their reliance on some cure for bruises they don't get any more.
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Topically applied arnica gel three or four times a day has proved effective for helping heal bruises for some people. It can reduce swelling and help the bruise to fade quickly. Forming a tincture with arnica, water, and alcohol can also be beneficial if properly formulated. Generally, one part water to five parts alcohol with the arnica is a good starting point. Other people use apple cider vinegar the same way people use arnica tinctures, with similar results.
If you are treating existing bruises, you may find some benefit from these few suggestions for treatment. A more reasonable approach is to stop bruising from occurring in the first place by following the all natural Bruises Be Banned daily supplement program. This program has been proved by people all over the world to eliminate their being prone to easy bruising, and eliminate their reliance on some cure for bruises they don't get any more.
About the Author:
Jan Doan, the "Doctor of Bruiseology" is renowned as the one author to have authored a complete reference book on bruising, showing people why they bruise, and how they can avoid bruising. You can obtain for yourself Part I of the new Desktop Reference Book on bruising causes free and learn the best way to get past the nightmares of easy bruising and how to prevent bruising