what are some quick ways to make a bruise fade it go away quickly?

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What are the best ways to take care of bruised ribs, (or muscle around the ribs)?

Answer 1

Usually takes : Three weeks. I imagine things that increase the blood supply to an area will remove the blood cells that are in the tissue.

Answer 2

Medications, thin sk: Medications such as packs coumarin and Aspirin will lead to easy bruising. Older thin skin bruises easily and vitamin defciencies , especially vitamin c or low zinc can increase bruising. There can also be problem with clotting. Have doctor review meds, and do evaluation with platelet count, pt and prt to rule out any underlying problems.Then can add vitamin c and zinc to decrease bruising.

Answer 3

Depends: If you are taking aspirin, that may explain it. If not, if would be prudent to see your doctor to rule out vascular or platelet issues. Wish you good health! Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex,

Answer 4

Poor clottong: Blood vessels are fragile or platelet count is low. Suggest blood test for platelets, ptp and ppt with your primary.

Answer 5

Aspirin: If you are taking aspirin, that may explain it. If not, if would be prudent to see your doctor to rule out vascular or platelet issues. Wish you good health! Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex,

Answer 6

Abnormal clotting: Abnormalities of blood clotting mechanisms, e.g., low platelet counts, fragile blood vessels, low coagulation factors can result in bruising without trauma. If you are experiencing such symptoms, see your doctor.

Answer 7

Meds?: Are you taking any nsaids, Aspirin or blood thinners like Coumadin (warfarin) or lovenox? These can thin your blood and cause easy bruising.

Answer 8

Bruise: When the skin is traumatized, usually by a direct blow, small capillaries are damaged and leak blood cells. These spread through the interspaces under the skin leading to the bluish discoloration called a bruise. Unless associated with bleeding disorders, or the trauma caused deeper injury, these can be treated with icing for 2-3 days and then heat later to resolve the bruise.

Answer 9

Many causes: Brusing may be normal, and inherited genetically. It may also be an indication of a vitamin deficiency, or a deficiency in the compounds needed for blood clotting. Your doctor can run simple blood tests to determine the causes of bruising.

Answer 10

Varies: Can be related to age, steroids or chemo. Can be due to inherited things like von willebrand's disease or hemophilia. Aspirin and other blood thinners, including supplements like garlic. Liver disease. Low platelets from spleen prob. Or could just be normal variation. Check with your pcp. May examine your bruises and order some lab work. Hematology referral if necessary.

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