Question 1

how to remove bruises!?

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Bruise: For the first 24 hours, i would ice the effected area to minimize the spread of the bruise. After 48 hours, heat may be applied to allow the blood to disperse about the body. The amount of time it takes to heal is highly variable from person to person.

Question 2

swollen n bruised where iv was removed, is this normal?

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Not uncommon.: Should apply a moist heat cloth a few times a day until this resolves.

Question 3

hi, i have a 5years bruising ago and until now stil black and im trying to remove of some cream but it does'nt go what would i do. pls helpme?

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OK: Hi Ruby 246.  
If the bruising actually involved abrasion (bleeding due to little cuts) then you could have a tatoo of dark material, which could be fixed with lazer treatment.  If its a melanin response, then one of the products discussed on the internet might help ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_whitening) . If its deeper than the skin, you might consult a plastic surgeon,

Question 4

i wonder: eg. when you remove a pimple or skratch your skin. and after that the skin around the area is a little pink for a while is it a bruise too?

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Inflammation: Scratching or removing a pimple will trigger an inflammatory process of white blood cells. This will make the skin inflamed and red.

Question 5

i have swelling and a little bruising around my appendix area (had it removed in kindergarten so it's not that) it's a longish hard shape. ?

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Get eval: Not sure what this is...could be an abdominal wall muscle contusion if you injured that area in any way.  However without a clinical exam it is tough to say what it may be, so best to get an evaluation of the area.  best wishes.

Question 6

i had a catheter removed from my arm 1 week ago bruise is gone but still got a little pain and vein is hard?

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Could take: It could take up to 2 years for this to fully heal.  See doctor who put catheter in and ask questions about this?

Question 7

i had my appendix removed 9 days ago. my bruising continues to grow and is quite painful. now extending from hip to hip and still growing. normal?

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Not normal.: it is not unusual to have some bruising after surgery, but it should not be increasing in size 9 days out from your surgery. Usually the pain would be decreasing by this time also. You should call your surgeon right away to be evaluated. Good luck.

Question 8

small amount of blood on my compression wrap for severe sprain. still with lots of swelling pain bruising. should i remove drsg, what is blood from?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Only way to find out is to remove the dressing. 
One can always be placed back on...

Question 9

i have a bruise on my face between lip and chin. it looks so bad please tell me how to remove it. a week ago i slipped. and yet its not gone. worried?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: Bruises take their own time to heal. It is basically a collection of blood in the area where you see it. As it resolves, the colors change. No way to really hasten the recovery. Maybe some make up coverage until it resolves?

Question 10

my one year old had a splinter in her foot i removed the splinter with a needle(sterilized first)and now she has a bruise where the splinter was?

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Normal: Any time someone has a splinter some of the blood vessels are broken causing a bruise.  It should go away after a couple of weeks.

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How to remove bruises!?

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Swollen n bruised where iv was removed, is this normal?

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Hi, i have a 5years bruising ago and until now stil black and im trying to remove of some cream but it does'nt go what would i do. pls helpme?

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I wonder: eg. when you remove a pimple or skratch your skin. and after that the skin around the area is a little pink for a while is it a bruise too?

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I have swelling and a little bruising around my appendix area (had it removed in kindergarten so it's not that) it's a longish hard shape. ?

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I had a catheter removed from my arm 1 week ago bruise is gone but still got a little pain and vein is hard?

A member asked:

I had my appendix removed 9 days ago. my bruising continues to grow and is quite painful. now extending from hip to hip and still growing. normal?

A member asked:

Small amount of blood on my compression wrap for severe sprain. still with lots of swelling pain bruising. should i remove drsg, what is blood from?

A member asked:

I have a bruise on my face between lip and chin. it looks so bad please tell me how to remove it. a week ago i slipped. and yet its not gone. worried?

A member asked:

My one year old had a splinter in her foot i removed the splinter with a needle(sterilized first)and now she has a bruise where the splinter was?

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