Bruising is the body's normal response to local trauma or damage. Local bruising needs investigation to diagnose and treat the underlying cause of the bruising. If you have skinny arms and legs then you may well bruise more easily because you don't have enough fat to protect the capillaries from damage.
- Injury or trauma
- Allergic reaction
- Autoimmune disorders
- Viral infection or illness affecting blood coagulation
- Thrombocytopenia
- Medical treatment, including radiation and chemotherapy
- Bruise (ecchymosis)
- Birth (petechiae in the newborn)
- Aging skin (ecchymosis)
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (petechiae and purpura)
- Henoch-Schonlein purpura (purpura)
- Leukemia (purpura and ecchymosis)
Bruises look like areas of blue to purple-colored skin that may turn yellow to dark brown over the course of a few days.
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Natural Home remedies for the treatment of Bruising
Some drugs, for example steroids, can cause bruising so if you are taking anything then consult the drug information leaflet to see whether this is a possible side effect.
- Flavonoids are often recommended along with vitamin C.
- Doctors often suggest that people who experience easy bruising supplement with 100 mg to 3 grams of Vitamin C per day for several months. Controlled research is limited, but vitamin C supplements have been shown to reduce bruising in people with low vitamin C intake.
- know that certain dietary supplements, including fish oil, Vitamin E, Garlic, ginger and ginkgo, also may contribute to easy bruising by increasing your risk of bleeding, especially if you're taking a blood thinner.
- Arnica
- Comfrey
- Sweet clover
How to get rid of bruising - Getting rid of bruising
St. Johns Wort is known to have done wonders for bruises. The anti-bacterial and astringent properties make it apt for treating them. -Add few drops of St. John Wort tincture to an organic oil or cream and apply it on the bruised area. The skin would absorb the tincture which would help the healing process.
Homemade recipes for bruising
Traditional natural home remedy for bruising -
Apply a sliced, raw onion over the bruise, but not if the skin is broken.
Chinese people use a mixture of 1 part cayenne pepper and 5 parts melted Vaseline, mix and cool, apply once a day. This is beneficial for the treatment for bruising.
Effective home remedy for bruising using Cabbage has traditionally been used for medical purposes as well as for cooking. It has anti-inflammatory properties, and contains chemicals which can prevent cancer. Applied to bruises and swelling, macerated cabbage leaves will encourage healing .
Natural home remedy for bruising
Simple home remedy for bruising using Arnica works great for bruises or sprains. It has wonderful and useful properties to provide healing touch to your wounds. Use few drops of arnica tincture to a cup of water, soak a clean clothe and apply this cloth for bandaging.
Good home remedy for bruising using Millefolium : This remedy is indicated when bruising is followed by persistent bleeding. It is often useful for nosebleeds after injury, as well as for bleeding in other parts of the body.
HERBAL REMEDIES and ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES
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