Is there an easy way to get rid of bruises?

Question

So I was working this past week in a warehouse lifting and shoving stuff and I have a ton of bruises on my upper thighs. Is there anyway to make them go away quicker than just waiting for them to fade?

Answer 1

Arnica Gel is said to work well.

Answer 2

What causes a bruise? Bruises are most often caused by small veins of blood near the surface of your skin after a sudden impact. These broken capillaries then allow blood to go where it usually doesn't, which is what you see when the bruise starts to turn red and then purple. Getting rid of a bruise isn't really possible. Well, it is and it isn't. Your body does most of the work itself, but there are some things you can do to help speed your body's natural healing processes.

Treating the bruise with a warm compress 3-4 times a day will help get rid of the bruise. By now your capillaries should be starting to heal and the blood flow should have stopped. A warm cloth spread over the wound will help open up the healthy capillaries to increase blood flow so that your body can get rid of the bruise with it's natural cleaning processes. Repeat this process 15-20 minutes, 3-4 times per day for as long as the bruise is visible.

If the bruise doesn't heal or lasts longer than 2-3 weeks, it may be time to see a doctor. A lot of people don't realize until later in life that they have a blood clotting deficiency, either because they've managed to avoid severe injury, or because age is taking it's toll on the body. Elderly people are particularly susceptible to extended or excessive bruising and the complications that can come from it, so it's a good idea to keep a close eye on their bruises.

Answer 3

This might sound strange, but take a magnet and rub it over the bruises, Im not sure for how long, but they say magnets move the blood around ...

... Give it a try, what do you have to lose! hehe