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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with bruises.
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Ignore: They will get better and go away and heal nicely!
Answered 3/31/2014
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Ignore: Black and blue and swollen -don't let it get to this point! Once injured, rapid pressure and ice.
Answered 6/1/2014
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Ignore: Bruises will look bad. Time will heal all the bruises. Be patient patient.
Answered 7/12/2014
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Ignore: Rest, ice, compress, raise Don't take NSAIDs, Take care. Learn.
Answered 5/28/2015
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