Question 1

does it itch when a bruise is healing?

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Itching = Healing: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body bringing healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away.  The nerves in the area respond to this inflammation in varying intensity as things heal from pain to itching and possibly with numbness.  This is a normal part of healing.

Question 2

does a knot under bruise get larger in the process of healing?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: A bruise or hematoma in the process of healing can initially become slightly larger before it shrinks away. If there's is increasing pain ; redness at the site, have the injury examined quickly. See a doctor if you are concerned about your healing.

Question 3

what if a knot under your bruise start getting larger , is this a process of the bruise healing?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: A bruise or hematoma in the process of healing can initially become slightly larger before it shrinks away. If there's is increasing pain ; redness at the site, have the injury examined quickly. See a doctor if you are concerned about your healing.

Question 4

does bruising indicate healing?

Accepted Answer

Bruising: Indicates bleeding below the skin.  As hemoglobin is released from spilled red blood cells, it becomes metabolized and changes color.  As the subcutaneous (or intramuscular or wherever) bleeding persists, the bruise becomes larger.  A bruise that is decreasing in size and changing color from purple to yellow is indicative of healing.

Question 5

why might my bruises not be healing?

Accepted Answer

On blood thinners?: If you are on blood thinners, take a lot of Aspirin or Ibuprofen or advil (ibuprofen)... You may take longer for bruises to go away. Ask your family doctornif you can use natural products like arnica cremes or gels?

Question 6

is there a way to speed up healing for a bruise?

Accepted Answer

There is not: Bruises are blood that has alread escaped into the area and the only way they get better is by being reabsorbed by the body. I am sorry there are no tricks to it. If its recent, ice can help prevent it from getting worse. Best of luck and i hope i answered your question. Have a great night!

Question 7

what is the difference between a hematoma and an ordinary bruise? are they pretty much the same? any difference in healing time?

Accepted Answer

Bruise/hematoma: A bruise is a discoloration of the skin due to leakage of blood from a small blood vessel or capillaries (usually due to trauma). 
A hematoma is the same except there is an accumulation of blood so that it creates a bump on the skin or a collection of blood within the body.

Question 8

what is the best treatment for a bruised cervix?

Accepted Answer

Bruised cervix: Pelvic rest is the best treatment in the absence of bleeding. See you doctor if you have not done so yet

Question 9

deep bruise in arm- healing time?

Accepted Answer

Days to weeks: These deep injuries depending on the trauma can take days to weeks to recover from especially if there was some bleeding that turned into black and blue's or clot

Question 10

bruising on left side of body different stages of healing no injury or trauma to cause them?

Accepted Answer

If not taking: any medications, no injury and is recurrent, work up is indicated. Liver function and coagulation work up

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