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

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

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!

Dr Baez and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/16/2017

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