2007-02-06 14:11:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Arnica gel is made especially for bruises and it really works. You can buy it from health shops or most chemists.
2007-02-06 17:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by ☞H.Potter☜ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always find that sports ointments are very effective for bruises and muscle aches. I do thai kickboxing and find that many of the ointments on muay thai supplies websites are effective. However always consult your doctor before taking any medicines that are not from a pharmacy.
2007-02-09 12:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by IDJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have suggested arnica cream which is good but mustn't be used on broken skin as it can be toxic. Nelsons do a cream made with calendula and hypericum(St John's wort) which is also good as it acts as a local anaesthetic too, and comfrey cream/ointment/oil can help too. Lavender oil can help soothe painful bruises.
2007-02-08 08:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by Vivienne T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if there is one, but if you're prone to bruising or play contact sports etc, you can prevent them by eating foods rich in vitamin K. I played lacrosse for 8 years and every few months I would eat a whole serving of creamed spinich (frozen food aisle) and I rarely bruised after that.
2007-02-06 22:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARNICA - oitment or cream can be purchased in Boots, other Chemists or Health Food Shop.
ARNICA IS RENOWNED FOR APPLYING TO BRUISING.
ps I definitely would NOT massage a bruise as is recommended by med student - think maybe that source is an untruth.
2007-02-06 22:14:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jewel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no ointment for bruises, you have to let them heal on thier own.
2007-02-06 22:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by Sherri ptown 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ARNICA is the one!! It's a herbal type cream and that's pretty much its main use. Works really fast.
2007-02-07 01:58:12 · answer #7 · answered by nicg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
witchhazel ointment i believe is the one you are looking for , but the verdict is still out on how effective it is it varies from person to person
2007-02-06 22:19:30 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew1968 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regular lotion is good, but the best protection is to massage, and don't let anything get on it to affect it even worse, also, becareful for next time.
Med Student.
2007-02-06 22:13:50 · answer #9 · answered by Phlow 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tiger Balm fixes everything.
2007-02-06 22:14:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋