Bruises,
or contusions as they are known in medical jargon, are the consequence
of mild bleeding under the skin
Bruises
can occur due to direct pressure or blunt injuries to the body. Some
bruises are superficial while other are painful and swollen.
Unexplained
bruises may be a sign of underlying diseases like bleeding
disorders, hormonal changes in females, stress, intake of drugs like
steroids, aspirin etc
Bruise: Tips
Cool
the bruised area immediately with ice packs: keep on the
skin for a few minutes, repeat at 15 minute intervals
during day 1
In
between, let the skin warm up spontaneously
If
it is on the extremities, keep the area raised for some
time
After
the first day, stop cooling and apply warm applications
2-3 times daily to improve the blood circulation to the
area to clear up the debris
Take
vitamin C suppliments, as it has a beneficial effect in
preventing bleeding
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information contained herein for diagnosing or
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any medication. Many skin diseases have similar
morphology and may resemble one another. But their
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