Your bruises won't heal

Answer 1

Taking aspirin or other salicylates in relatively large amounts (several doses a day), or taking them for a long period of time cause the blood to thin. This can cause more bleeding when cut, or cause bruises to be worse. Doctors even advise patients to not take any aspirin, Advil, etc. for at least two weeks before a scheduled surgical procedure. A bruise is actually where the blood vessels burst due to trauma or impact (falling down, being hit, ect.). So if you are taking aspirin, or a prescription blood thinner, your bruises may not heal as quickly as they normally would, or you may bruise more easily. However, if you are not taking aspirin, or a blood thinner, you need to see your doctor about this; it could be an indication of an illness. == == As a general rule, bruises tend to heal more slowly as you go down the body. The treatment for a bruise is most effective right after the injury while the bruise is still reddish. A cold compress such as an icepack or a bag of frozen peas should be applied to the affected area for 20-30 minutes in order to speed healing and reduce swelling. Do not apply ice directly to the skin. Wrap the icepack in a towel. If the bruise takes up a large area of your leg or foot, the leg should be kept elevated as much as possible during the first 24 hours after the injury. After about 48 hours, heat in the form of a warm washcloth applied to the bruise for 10 minutes or so 2 or 3 times a day may increase blood flow to the bruised area allowing the skin to reabsorb the blood more quickly.

Another effective treatment is taking Vitamin K. People who don't have enough vitamin K in their systems can be prone to excessive bruising or nose bleeds. Read more about vitamin under "Related Links"

Consult you doctor if you bruise easily and rely heavily on aspirin or other over-the-counter painkillers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, for chronic conditions such as Arthritis.