How to choose the right remedy for bruises and bruises at home?

Even a simple household injury or an awkward movement can lead to an ugly bruise in a prominent place. It is important to quickly be able to navigate and choose a method of treatment - small superficial hematomas are easily amenable to the action of traditional medicine.

Hematoma formation

A hematoma resulting from an injury is an area where damage to blood vessels and soft tissues has occurred as a result of their sharp compression or damage (accidental scratch, cut). In this case, the site of damage increases in volume, since blood enters the soft tissues from the vessels, which leads to edema.

An important role in the process of restoring tissue integrity is played by blood clotting, which is responsible for stopping bleeding and localizing the focus of damage, as well as the lymphatic drainage system, which is responsible for the outflow of fluid from the area of ​​​​formed edema. An effective remedy for a bruise should have a decongestant effect and strengthen the vascular wall.

First of all, in order to understand how to treat a bruise, it is necessary to assess how serious the hematoma is and where exactly it originated. The most dangerous head injury. Due to the extensive blood supply, pronounced edema appears, which may not correspond to the true nature of the damage and mask fractures of the bones of the face and intracranial hematomas. With a serious nature of the damage, a doctor's examination and additional research methods are necessary.

If small bruises occur too often, especially on the legs, chronic diseases (such as varicose veins) and a decrease in blood platelets should be ruled out. In these cases, it is also important to be examined by a specialist. If a small, superficial bruise is taken by surprise and can ruin a responsible event, it is easy to find a remedy for a bruise in a home first-aid kit, and proper care of the bruised site will help to consolidate the effect.

In the first minutes after injury, every effort must be made to reduce vascular bleeding and swelling. The simplest remedy is to apply cold to the site of injury, as it promotes vasospasm, prevents further bleeding and the development of edema. But it is important to remember that too long exposure to cold can lead to additional damage to the skin. It is not recommended to use heat and warming ointments, because it dilates blood vessels and increases tissue swelling. If there is noticeable damage to the skin, it is necessary to disinfect by washing the wound with an antiseptic solution.

Treatment with folk remedies

A large number of remedies for the treatment of hematomas can be found in the home first aid kit. For example, if there is a hematoma under the eye as a result of a bruise, a cold compress is suitable for this area. Its plant components have an anti-inflammatory effect, help reduce swelling and have a strengthening effect on blood vessels.

Compresses can be prepared on the basis of:

• green tea;
• decoction of chamomile;
• decoction of crushed dill leaves;
• aloe juice.

Badyaga helps to get rid of a hematoma. It can be purchased at the nearest pharmacy, and the method of application and the recipe for preparation are extremely simple. It is enough to dilute the powder with water in a ratio of 2: 1 to get a mixture of medium density, and then apply as a lotion to a fresh bruise.

Potato starch is another available remedy to help get rid of bruises and bruises. It can be prepared as follows: finely grind a well-washed and peeled potato, add a small amount of cool water to make a slurry. Then take a clean bandage, fold it into 4 layers (or 8), apply the prepared slurry to the bandage and apply it to the site of injury for 4 hours. During the compress, the damaged area should be at rest, and if it is an arm or leg, it is necessary to provide the limbs with an elevated position. Potato starch contains a large amount of vitamin C, which provides a protective function for damaged blood vessels.

Another way to get rid of a bruise is to use fresh pineapple and banana peel. The peel must be applied with the inside for half an hour, and the bruised area can be wiped with pineapple slices, since the juice contains enzymes that help speed up the process of resorption of hematomas.

The next simple and affordable remedy for a small bruise is a saline compress. A weak solution of sea salt can be used on edematous areas, but in no case should it be used on the area around the eyes and damaged skin.

The use of cabbage leaves has been known for a long time. It is enough to apply it at night in the form of a compress to the damaged area, the effect will be noticeable in the morning. Cabbage leaf is effective even with old hematomas that do not resolve for a long time.

During the use of remedies for hematomas and bruises at home, it is important to monitor the dynamics of the treatment process with folk remedies. If after three days a positive result is not observed, you should consult a doctor for an additional examination so as not to miss a more serious injury and not make a mistake in the chosen treatment tactics.