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My toddler was hit by a toy and it left a bruise just under her eye. what's the best way to treat it? ice didn't work because shed just push away.

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Dr. Johnna Thomas answered

Leave it alone: Bruises are not permanent, toddlers fall and get cuts and bruises, if she wont let you use the ice then leave it alone.

Answered 4/19/2018

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Bruise treatment: I would give her a little Ibuprofen and then leave her alone. It will heal up in a week or two.

Dr Maurer and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/23/2019

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A member asked:

My toddler was hit by a toy and it left a bruise just under her eye. what's the best way to treat it? ice didn't work because shed just push away.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Johnna Thomas answered

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Dr Maurer and another doctor agreed

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