Question 1

are bruises dangerous?

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No.: For the most part, not dangerous at all.  As they go away over 1-2 weeks they may turn a little yellowish, but that's normal.  As long as the pain's going away also, there's nothing to worry about!  cheers!

Question 2

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 3

i am covered in bruises?

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Low platelets?: You need to have your blood counts checked now. There are a number of causes of new bruising, the most common of which is an antibody-mediated destruction of your platelets (there are treatments for this). Are you having any other bleeding symptoms like nose bleeds or gum bleeding? A doctor will start with a few blood tests, and once a cause is found, treatment can be planned.

Question 4

why am i bruising so bad?

Accepted Answer

Stop anticoagulants: Bruising is caused by bleeding and implies coagulation problems. Aspirin, nsaids, coumadin, (warfarin) plavix, xarelto, some herbals, and many others lead to bleeding. Check for these causes. Otherwise need a hematologist to check blood for lack of clotting factors as easy bruising/bleeding is not a good or natural sign, especially in a young person. Limit trauma.

Question 5

how to heal forefoot bruise ?

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Forefoot bruise: Initially icing and compression will help to reduce the swelling and bleeding from the injury. Warm moist heat after 48 hours will help to disperse the 'bleed' or bruise.Whilrppol or massage therapy can also be beneficial.Activity will also help.

Question 6

what are the tests for bruises?

Accepted Answer

With no trauma...: Many causes of abnormal bleeding problem (coagulopathy): could relate to anything affecting platelets medication (rx or otc such as aspirin), bone marrow disorders, rapid destruction of platelets in spleen), one of many types hemophilia. Clotting is very complex: blood tests first (some unisual); if cause not clear: refer to hematologist. Often, spontaneous bruises less than 2cm turn out ok, c doc.

Question 7

why am i bruising all the time?

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Many possibilities: A good history is important for successful evaluation of easy bruising. The broad categories of causes for easy bruising include: disorders of blood vessels and surrounding tissue (physical abuse, vitamin c deficiency, connective tissue disease). Platelet abnormalities (drugs, systemic illness, von willebrand disease). Coagulation disorders (vit k deficiency, factor deficiency, liver disease).

Question 8

is bruising a sign of anything?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: Some sort of injury which has caused bleeding under the skin.  It can be very minor or severe.

Question 9

can i use fucicort on a bruise?

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Bruise: A bruise is not a rash nor is it an infection. It is blood that bled into the tissue under the skin. Putting a steroid cream on the skin will not in any way change the natural healing of the underlying bruise. No. Do not put this cream on a bruise.

Question 10

very bad bruise and it itches why?

Accepted Answer

Healing: If it is a very bad bruise, cells are damaged and release chemicals that may cause itching, such as histamine from mast cells. Also as a wound, the bruise, heals it contracts and this causes itching from the contraction.

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