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Bruises accompany us every day. They occur during various accidents and in the course of daily activities. Some people have them more often, others less so, so a diet rich in vitamins is important to protect the blood vessels. Bruises disfigure our body, but they are not dangerous to health, so often we just want to mask them or quickly get rid of them. Pharmacological remedies and simple home methods will help.
How do bruises form?
Bruising occurs when blood vessels in the body rupture. The most common cause is mechanical injury – as a result of bruises and blows, blood spills over the surrounding tissues, which is accompanied by discoloration of the skin and painful swelling. In the initial stage, the spot turns purple-pink, but as a result of coagulation and decomposition of hemoglobin, the color changes over time to greenish. The bruising depends on the degree of bruising, but usually takes 7 to 10 days. They are self-absorbed, so no medical intervention is required when they appear on the skin.
Who is most prone to bruising?
Bruising is the prerogative of children who get slightly injured while playing. In addition, they happen to everyone and can be the result of simple actions. However, due to several factors, some of us may have a tendency to develop them more frequently. The main culprits are vitamin deficiency, anemia and vascular fragility. It is also more susceptible to people with kidney disease and women during their periods. To prevent bruising, include foods that contain vitamin C and iron in your diet.
How to get rid of bruises quickly?
Although bruises disappear from the body on their own, sometimes we want to get rid of them quickly or effectively mask them. Pharmaceutical preparations in the form of ointments and compresses can help here. The best ones contain arnica or calendula extract – they promote vascular regeneration and resorption of hematomas. On the other hand, horse chestnut ointments have anticoagulant properties. In addition, you can get heparin ointments and gels, as well as cooling sprays.
Home remedies for bruising
There are home remedies for bruising. However, the key to their effectiveness is their use immediately when dark spots appear on the body.
Cold compress – just apply cold compress to the bruise. You can use ice cubes for this. This drain will stop internal bleeding and reduce swelling.
Cabbage compress – scald cabbage leaves with boiling water, then gently crush with a meat pestle and apply to the sore spot. Cabbage reduces swelling, clogs blood vessels and stimulates blood flow.
Vinegar – a cotton pad dipped in vinegar will quickly make the bruise noticeably smaller – vinegar stimulates blood circulation faster.
A warming compress on the second day after the appearance of a bruise, it is enough to apply a warm compress that expands the vessels. As a result of this procedure, the lesion under the skin will be less noticeable.
Massage – light massage is recommended: just massage the bruise with ball movements of your fingers. It is best if the treatment is accompanied by the application of a cream or ointment for bruising.
