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How do I get rid of a bruise on my chest?
The following treatments can be done at home:
- Ice therapy. Apply ice immediately after the injury to reduce blood flow around the area.
- Heat. You can apply heat to boost circulation and increase blood flow.
- Compression. Wrap the bruised area in an elastic bandage.
- Elevation.
- Arnica.
- Vitamin K cream.
- Aloe vera.
- Vitamin C.
Can you bruise from diving?
The most common type of diving injury results from “smacking” the water—essentially a belly-flop or back-flop where the body lands parallel to the water. These smacks hurt and may cause welts and bruising, but rarely result in more serious physical damage.
What happens if hematoma doesnt go away?
A hematoma is similar to a bruise or blood clot but, if left untreated, it can damage the tissue and lead to infection. An injury to the nose can rupture blood vessels in and around the septum where there is both bone and cartilage.
How do you know if a bruise is serious?
Bruised areas can swell and get worse in the first few days. After that, all symptoms should gradually diminish. If you have severe or increasing pain and swelling, fever, call your doctor for advice (and treatment if needed).
How long does it take for a bruise to go away?
Bruising can take weeks to fade away, and the amount of time is different for each person. Bruised areas can swell and get worse in the first few days. After that, all symptoms should gradually diminish.
How do you treat a bad bruise?
How Do You Treat a Bad Bruise? Most bruises can be managed with the R.I.C.E. method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. In addition to resting and applying ice to the affected area, you can use an elastic bandage to reduce swelling. And propping up the bruised area above the level of your heart can optimize blood flow.
What causes bruises under the skin?
When you get a bump from falling or walking into a coffee table, blood vessels under your skin rupture. That causes blood to leak into the tissue under your skin, creating a bruise or, medically speaking, a contusion. Older adults and women tend to bruise easier than men or younger people. Other types of bruises and blood spots under the skin are: