2006-10-31 22:06:28 · 12 answers · asked by queenie 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Bag of frozen peas or something similar. If unable to weightbare or move limbs or extremities then see your GP.
2006-10-31 22:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bruise is just bleeding under the skin. Ice will shrink the blood vessels and hopefully help slow down the bleeding. See a doc if you are in a lot of pain or having trouble moving obviously. Hope you aren't too stiff and sore in a couple days . Poor you.
2006-11-01 06:54:31 · answer #2 · answered by june.johnston 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arnica gel helps keep the bruising down.
To help it heal faster alternate between putting a cold compress or ice pack on it and then a hot compress (hot water bottle or something). The alternating hot and cold stimulates blood flow so brings the bruise on faster, meaning it goes away quicker.
2006-11-01 06:26:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Witch Hazel is always a good thing to help minimise bruising, though it really needs to be applied as soon as possible after an injury. It's very cheap and has a very distinctive smell. You can find it with the rubbing alcohol, purified water and stuff like that.
2006-11-01 06:14:58 · answer #4 · answered by NikC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arnica 30C homeopathic tablets from Health Shop or pharmacy. Take one overy 2 hours until bedtime.
2006-11-01 06:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by crosbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can soak a towel with quite hot water and gently press it on the bruise. but if you want to get rid of it, rub and press the bruise, the harder the better. ( It may hurt and the bruise might get bigger but it is the number one way of getting rid of it!)
2006-11-01 06:10:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
initially ice, 10 mins at a time. then try alternating hot and cold packs/compresses. Arnica in any form will help.
2006-11-01 07:51:34 · answer #7 · answered by Kanst 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arnica gel works to stop bruising.
2006-11-01 06:12:50 · answer #8 · answered by princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aaww queenie poor you.as long as theres no broken skin use vic vapour rub it helps the bruising and numbs the soreness have you seen the doc
2006-11-01 06:11:25 · answer #9 · answered by nendlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply ice & take a appointment of a doctor
2006-11-01 06:08:56 · answer #10 · answered by Expertadvice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋