| | | | Other Names | | | Bruise, Bruised, Bruises.
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| | | Bruising after traumatic injury is a normal body response. It is only when
bruising occurs often and from very minor (often unnoticed) trauma that a
problem may exist. Refer to the capillary fragility article for more
information. While easy bruising is usually not a cause for concern,
people who experience this problem should consult a physician to rule out
more serious conditions that may cause bruising. Medical causes of easy
bruising sometimes may be diagnosed from a few blood tests conducted by a
doctor. More often, however, no clear cause for easy bruising is
found.
What are the symptoms of bruising? Bruises look like areas
of blue to purple-colored skin that may turn yellow to dark brown over the
course of a few days.
Conventional treatment options: The
conventional treatment is to manage any underlying medical condition, such
as liver or kidney disease, blood disorders (e.g., hemophilia, platelet
dysfunction, thrombocytopenia, leukemia, and multiple myeloma), connective
tissue disorders (e.g., scurvy, Marfan's syndrome, and Ehlers-Danlos
syndrome), or the use of blood-thinning medication (e.g., aspirin and
Coumadinr).
Dietary changes that may be helpful: Even minor dietary
deficiencies of vitamin C can lead to increased bruising. People who
experience easy bruising may benefit from eating more fruits and
vegetables-common dietary sources of vitamin C and
flavonoids.
Nutritional supplements that may be helpful: Doctors
often suggest that people who experience easy bruising supplement with 100
mg to 3 grams of vitamin C per day for several months. Controlled research
is limited, but vitamin C supplements have been shown to reduce bruising
in people with low vitamin C intake. Flavonoids are often recommended
along with vitamin C. Flavonoids are vitamin-like substances that can help
strengthen capillaries and therefore may also help with bruising.
Flavonoids may also increase the effectiveness of vitamin C; citrus
flavonoids, in particular, improve the absorption of vitamin C. Older
preliminary research suggested that vitamin C, 400-800 mg per day, in
combination with 400-800 mg per day of the flavonoid, hesperidin, reduced
bruising in menopausal women. A small, preliminary trial in Germany gave
three people with progressive pigmented purpura (a chronic bruising
disorder) 1,000 mg per day of vitamin C and 100 mg per day of the
flavonoid rutoside. After four weeks, noticeable bruising was no longer
apparent and did not recur in the three month period after treatment was
stopped.4 Controlled research is needed to better establish whether
vitamin C and flavonoids are effective for easy bruising.
Are there
any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual supplement for
information about any side effects or interactions.
Herbs that may
be helpful: In traditional herbal medicine, a compress or ointment of
sweet clover is applied to bruises. Enough should be applied to cover the
bruise, and several applications per day may be necessary to improve
healing.
Arnica is considered by some practitioners to be among the
best vulnerary (wound-healing) herbs available. As a homeopathic remedy,
arnica is often recommended as both an internal and topical means to treat
minor injuries. Some healthcare practitioners recommend mixing 1
tablespoon of arnica tincture in 500 ml water, then soaking thin cloth or
gauze in the liquid and applying it to the injured area for at least 15
minutes four to five times per day.
Comfrey is also widely used in
traditional medicine as a topical application to help heal wounds.
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Bruising - Baby - Diaper Rash Ointment - All Natural
3.40 fl oz / 100 mL
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Bruising - Baby - Diaper Rash Ointment - All Natural
1.70 oz / 48 g
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Bruising - Baby - Ultimate Diaper Cream
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