Bruise : Causes and Treatment

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• What Are Bruise Causes And Treatment

Bruise Causes and Treatment
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• What You Need To Know About Bruise

What is Bruise?

• A bruise or contusion is a discoloration of the
  skin caused by a broken or punctured blood vessel
  beneath the skin. Although there is blood pooling
  under the skin, there will be no external
  bleeding unless the skin breaks.
• A bruise is formed when a blow to the skin breaks
  the blood vessels near the surface of the skin.
  The blood then leaks into the tissues beneath the
  skin.
• The trapped blood forms a black and blue mark.

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• Bruise - Causes

Common Causes of Bruise -

• Sports injuries
• Car accidents
• Concussions
• Head injury
• Ankle sprain
• Muscle strain
• Blows, such as someone hitting you or being hit
  by a ball
• Medications that thin blood, such as aspirin
  or warfarin (Coumadin)
• Supplements

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• Bruise - Symptoms

Discoloration of the skin is often the first
sign. While theyre usually black and blue,
bruises can also be

• The color of the bruise is typically
• Red,
• Green,
• Purple,
• Brown, or yellowish.
• Additionally, the area of the bruise may
  experience some degree of pain or tenderness.
  These symptoms tend to improve with the healing
  process.

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What Steps Can Be taken To Prevent Bruising?
Everyone experiences bruising. You can take these
steps to lower your risk of injury and bruising
by-

• Make sure that floors and rooms are free of any
  kind of fall hazards.
• Move furniture away from doors and walkways to
  prevent stepping on hard surfaces.
• Turn on a light or a flashlight when walking
  through dimly lit areas.
• Eat enough vitamins.
• Wear protective gear such as helmets and pads
  when participating in contact sports, cycling, or
  riding a motorcycle.

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• What Are The Action Should Be Taken

If your skin isn't broken, you don't need a
bandage, but you enhance bruise healing with
these simple techniques-

• After an injury, make sure to elevate the
  affected area.
• Ice or a cool pack should be applied to the area
  for a few days.
• If possible, try to rest the bruised area. For
  pain relief, take acetaminophen. Ibuprofen can
  help reduce swelling.
• Make sure you're getting enough vitamins from
  your diet.

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• When To Seek Medical Advice

See your Doctor if-
1. You have bruises that are unusually large or
painful. 2. Your bruises seem to come and go for
no apparent reason. 3. You are bleeding
abnormally from another part of the body, such as
the nose or gums. 4. You are bleeding into your
eyes, stool, or urine. 5. You have no prior
history of bruising but suddenly experience
bruises These signs and symptoms can indicate a
more serious issue, such as a bleeding disorder
or blood-related illness. Bruises that cause
persistent pain or headache may also be a sign of
a more serious underlying disease and need
medical attention.
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