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1. What is a bruise?
Bruise is characterised by bleeding under the skin because of trauma. There is a skin discoloration with the extravasation of blood from capillaries into the interstitial tissues.
2. What can cause bruises?
Bruise is mainly caused by following reasons:
- Head injury
- Muscle strain
- Accidents or injuries
- Concussions
- Medicines such as warfarin, aspirin
- Bleeding disorders or infection
3. Are bruises painful?
Bruises are usually a little painful. However, they can be very painful in case they are severe. In addition, minor bruises can be painless.
4. Is there any treatment for bruises?
The treatment options for bruises are as follows:
- Administration of pain killers such as aspirin
- Application of ice to the affected area
- Proper rest and immobilisation
- Gentle massage
5. What care can in take at home so that it heals quickly?
You can take following care at home for the quick healing of bruises:
- Application of cold compress
- Proper rest, immobilisation
- Gentle massage
- Administration of prescribed pain killers
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Dr. Nirmal Jaiswal | 92% | 9 | 28 | 800 |
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Dr. Nitin Shinde | 100% | 2 | 14 | 750 |