My bruise turned greem...HELP?

Question

Im an athletic type so its not weird that i come home with bruises but recently instead of turning black and blue, my bruises have been turning GREEN. its kinda freakin me out...and would really love to know why. Or know if i should be worried.
PLEASE HELP...i will choose a best answer. :-)

THANKS <')))><

Answer 1

As a bruise heals, it changes color until it disappears. Bruises typically change color in a progression from a reddish blush to a gradually darkening blue or purple, followed by green and finally yellow-brown.

This color change occurs because white blood cells are removing the decayed blood products little by little, the NF says. Different components of the blood have different colors, and these colors in turn lend color to the bruise. Green, for example, represents a component called biliverdin. Yellow-brown represents bilirubin.

If you have a bruise that's a yellowish color or a yellow-green, it's an old bruise -- probably several days old. The color change begins either at the outside of the bruise or at the center, depending on how the bruise occurred.

To treat a bruise, the first step is to apply ice, but not for more than 15 minutes at a time. Ice numbs the pain and slows down the bleeding. After two days, you can begin to apply heat. This speeds recovery by increasing circulation in the affected area. If you can, elevate the area that is bruised.

When does a bruise require medical attention?

If you have a bruise, but you don’t recall being hit or injured where the bruise appears.

If the pain is out of proportion to what you might expect from the injury.

If the bruise is larger than what you'd expect from the injury.

If the pain worsens; the pain should lessen with time.

Hemophiliacs, as well as those taking anticoagulants should probably talk to their health care provider if they get a bruise. And if you seem to develop bruises in the course of your normal activities, without a related increase in falls or bumps, also check with your provider.

Answer 2

it's normal for bruises to give a green or yellow appearance , this usually occurs when the bruise is older than 24 hours sometimes a little less. It just means the bruise is healing

Answer 3

no need to freak out. its only a light bruise. hopefully this makes since. when you get hit, it damaged some of the tissue under your skin which releases blood, since the blood has no where to go it kinda stays in that area for some time until its healed.

Answer 4

Usually means it is an old bruise healing.

Answer 5

i think bruise can be blue , purple, yellow at the end be4 they heal, but green green reall don't know, maybe a doctor will be more helpful

Answer 6

it changes colour as your bodies lymphatic system cleanses and removes the bad blood from underneath your skin .also dab witch hazel on the bruise and this helps to remove bruising do not rub bruised area.

Answer 7

That's just the next step, they are taking longer to heal, but unless they never go away, (we are talking months here), theres no problem

Answer 8

It's ok....Don't worry about it...sometimes they do that!!!! They can turn black, blue, green, and even yellow....
You'll be fine!

Answer 9

LOL nothing to worry about

Answer 10

They do that sometimes, it sucks.