Bruises are a sign of bleeding and damage to tissues just under the skin, most often from a hard blow. Although the blood under the skin is red, a bruise looks black, blue or purple because of your skin filters out all colors but those. The darker the color, the deeper the bruise. After a few days it might turn green or yellow as the blood cells begin to breakup. This means the bruise is about to fade out.
Most bruises heal on their own, and swift home care can speed the process. But deep bruises, or large ones, may need medical help. They may also be a sign of illness, a blood problem, or a problem with a medication you are taking for another condition.
Bruises Symptoms:
- Black and blue or purple skin, turning red or yellow
- Swelling or hard lump under the skin
- A lump that is tender and sometimes even painful
Prevention from Bruises:
- Eat a balanced diet with plenty of vitamins like C and K, which are found in many fruits and vegetables
- Accidents proof your house to avoid frequent falls.
- Wear protective gear while playing sports
Home remedies for bruises:
Common bruises home remedies are:
- Ice packs- wrapped to keep the ice from freezing your skin- and the cold compresses used right away can hold down the swelling and damage from most bruises. The cold may also keep the bruise from turning purple and it helps dull the pain.
- Put a cold compress on the sore place within 15 minutes of the injury. Leave it on for 10 to 20 minutes at a time, then take it off for 10 to 20 minutes at a time, then take it off for 30 to 40 minutes. Repeat many times for the next 3 days.
- Raise the bruised part above the level of your heart, if you can. This holds down fluid buildup and swelling
- Try not to use the sore area for 1 to 3 days. Use this time to repeat the ice treatment as often as possible
- Check your medication: some drugs increase bruising, or your dose may be too high
- Take an over the counter painkiller
Need of Home remedies for Bruises
- If the bruise doesn't fade or go away after 14 days
- If it seems infected, the pain gets worse or you have redness pus or fever.
- If you have vision problems with a black eye. The eye may be damaged
- If you bruise often and easily, for no reason.
- If an older person or someone with poor circulation gets a bruise on the lower leg but hasn't bumped or hit the leg. This could be sign of blood clot
- If you are taking anticoagulants and you are bruising often for no reason. Your dose might be too high
