How to Heal a Bruise Faster at Home

In today’s fast-paced environment where we are constantly on the go, it’s inevitable to bump onto something and cause bruises to develop. Bruises are fairly common no matter what stage we currently are in life; they can be easily acquired from playing sports, bumping onto hard surfaces around the house, or simply being clumsy. This is because bruises form when tiny blood vessels break — the blood gets trapped underneath our skin because they have nowhere to go.

Once you get bruised, you will have a blue, gray, or purple-ish patch on the skin while your body heals. Bruises can last up to two weeks and can feel tender to the touch. In some cases, they can be accompanied by pain and swelling.

The treatment of bruises can be challenging as they occur beneath the layer of our skin. However, there are some tips that you can do to speed up their healing process and minimize their visibility from the onset of the injury. Keep reading to learn more about these tips.

Apply ice therapy

Applying an ice pack to your bruise from the moment of injury can help reduce its size and allow the bruise to heal faster. This is because the cold temperature of the ice improves blood flow in the affected area, thus decreasing the amount of blood that leaks from the tiny blood
vessels that broke. Putting a cold pack on the fresh bruise can also prevent severe discoloration
of the skin.

Use Hirudoid

Hirudoid is a cream that has been clinically proven* to help heal bruises faster by speeding up their healing process. Hirudoid contains Mucopolysaccharide polysulfate (MPS), which is similar to the naturally occurring MPS layer in the dermis layer of our skin. The presence of MPS helps improve blood flow to the affected area, reduces inflammation and swelling, and accelerates the absorption of bruises.

You can use Hirudoid by applying the cream to the affected area twice a day and massaging it gently until absorbed. It’s best to use Hirudoid as soon as the bruise has formed.

Elevate your injury

By elevating the bruised area above the level of your heart, you can use the trick of gravity to minimize the size of the bruise and relieve pain and swelling. When the bruised area is below the level of your heart, blood pools faster in the affected spot, making the bruise larger. But when it’s above the level of your heart, blood can flow back more easily to your heart.

Rest

When you sustain an injury, stop whatever you’re doing and take a moment to rest and inspect your bruise. Continuous activity involving the affected area can worsen your bruise and hinder slowing down its healing time.

Use compression

Applying compression to your injury can help alleviate pain and inflammation by putting pressure on the affected area, which prevents broken blood vessels from leaking more blood. Use an elastic bandage and wrap it around your injury. Wrap it firmly without being too tight.

Bruises normally fade after 7-10 days. If your bruises persist after two weeks or if they’re accompanied by severe inflammation and pain, consult a doctor immediately and seek urgent care to get proper treatment.

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References:

https://universityurgent.care/how-to-get-rid-of-bruises/
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/helping-bruise-heal#:~:text=Put%20ice%20on%20your%20bruise,leaks%20out%20of%20your%20vessels