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Bruises (contusions)
Bruises are formed when an impact on the skin breaks capillaries and causes bleeding into skin tissue while the skin does not break. Bruises change color over time as the body begins to heal itself. In most cases, it takes a bruise about 2 weeks to repair itself.
571 Questions
Is it truly possible to beat someone without leaving bruises?
Yes- you could beat someone up and leave them hurt, but bruises may not be visible.
What is a good cover up makeup for bruises?
Bobbi Brown Corrector. It's usually used as a concealer for intense dark circles, but if you got a darker shade, it would work as an excellent cover-up. Apply with the double headed Essence of Beauty foundation brush (inexpensive and excellent quality, available at CVS) with the concealer side of the brush and blend with the other side. If the bruise is extremely dark, I suggest buffing or "patting" the concealer in with brush, not blending.
Can a bruise be caused by micro organisms?
A graze is initially caused due to abrasion with a hard surface, a fall that breaks the skin, for instance. Micro organisms may later infect the graze unless the wound is cleaned with antiseptic cream or solution, and then bandaged or covered with a plaster, to keep the wound clean.
What if your bite looks like a bruise?
Bruises are caused from bleeding under the skin. So even if someone where to punch you in the arm the skin underneath would bleed a little and cause bruising. Nothing to worry about. It will go away.
Is it normal to experience bruises after menstruation?
No, bruise are not a normal occurrence from menstruation. It is possible to bruise slightly easier during this time due to being lower in iron.
A deep bruise, or a hematoma. Contusions of the femur can occur as a result of blunt trauma or a jammed bone, resulting in deep, aching pain.
What do you call somebody who bruises easily?
People who do can have von Willebrand's disease that causes easy bruising. It's related to hemophilia. If you are Anemic this can happen too.
How long should a bruise last on the calf?
From a minor injury, a week to 10 days. A minor injury is, for example, striking your leg on a table leg or an accidental trip and fall. Bruises often look worse before getting better.
Brushing by an object, running into furniture, are the major causes of bruising on the stomach. Otherwise, being hit with enough force. Generally, more bruises occur on the arms, legs, and shins than anywhere else. Head bumps can also cause bruising.
How do you heal a bruise on the humerus bone?
I recently was playing football and was tackled and landed right on my humerus. I have been icing it 20 min on 20 min off and it feels a lot better already hope this helps:-)
Yes. Believe it or not, it is possible to bruise your eyeball. Rubbing your eyes too much or even poking your eye with your finger on accident can cause a bruise. However, this bruise is not visible. If it is not accompanied by other symptoms then it is most likely a bruise. Please be sure to visit your physician if the pain persists, or if the pain is accompanied by other symptoms.
Can a bruise cause a blood clot?
Every bruise results in minor bleeding and a small blood clot. A blood clot is the body's natural way to stop bleeding and heal the site. If you mean cause a dangerous clot, a bruise is not in a vein. It is more a superficial injury. The only way a clot is dangerous is if it can travel to the heart or brain. Bruises don't cause clots that will travel.
What cells are active during the formation of a bruise?
During the formation of a bruise, several types of cells are active, primarily platelets and red blood cells. Platelets aggregate at the site of injury to form a clot, while red blood cells leak from damaged blood vessels, leading to the discoloration associated with bruising. Additionally, immune cells such as macrophages are involved in the healing process, clearing away damaged tissue and debris. These cellular activities contribute to the color changes and healing of a bruise over time.
How long? A couple minutes to a couple hours, to even a couple days. It all depends on what kind of impact caused the bruise.
As for what causes a bruise to appear, an impact against your body that doesn't break the skin may break the blood vessels under your skin. Possibly from crushing them against a bone or simply hitting the area too hard. The blood seeps out of the capillaries, but under the skin, creating a dark spot.
What causes a bruise under the eye for no reason?
A small bit of force on the tissue can cause a bruise. For example, a girl has long hair. While brushing her hair, the hairbrush accidentally slips and hits her eye. Later, it turned into a bruise. A guy was putting on a pull over sweater. He smacks himself in the eye. Later, he has a bruise. A mom is holding her baby. The infant is holding a rattle. Unexpectedly, the baby smacks the mom's face with the rattle, resulting in a small bruise.
What do you do with a bad bruise on your foot?
Foot injuries can take longer to heal. You might want to get an X-ray soon so you will know if it is just bruised or if it has a fracture.
If the foot is swollen or painful to stand on, elevate the foot. You can apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel, 10-15 minutes on then off for 15-30 minutes. You can re-apply ice. Just check the skin to make sure you aren't freezing it.
You can apply an ace bandage, if you know the right way to apply it. Start at the toes, and do an "8" overlapping as you go. Each time you wrap, you should be able to slide a finger under the material-- i.e. do not pull the wrap tightly. If after wrapping, the toes feel numb or being to change color, remove the wrap--it's too tightly applied. Leave off for a couple hours, then try re-wrapping it.
Why did Edward Cullen leave bruises on Bella Swan?
Edward accidently gave her the bruises while they made love for the first time on their honeymoon at Esme's Island.
What might happen if you were to hit very hard on the side of your head towards the middle?
you could be knocked out or if you are learning about the brain you in science you can get very dizzy because you would hit the Cerebrum( Part of the Brain).
How is a liver contusion diagnosed?
What is the question? A 'contusion" is the technical/medical term for a bruise.
Is it bad to apply heat to a bruise?
You should not massage a contusion like a bruise until 72 hours after the injury. Light bruises can be gently massaged as long as it does not cause pain as the massage can improve blood flow to the area.
What is a hard lump under armpit mean?
Stop taking caffeine in coffee, soda, and chocolate. This has helped me reduce the frequency of lumps in my armpit. Now, I get lumps only when I treat myself to chocolate (I go caffeine free with soda and coffee). I can actually plan for a lump if I ingest caffeine. Nonetheless, you need to have it checked out by a doctor, because it could be related to lymph nodes or even breast tissue problems. If the lumps come and go, caffeine and check-ups may be all you need to control the problem. If the lump is constant, see a doctor immediately. Good luck.
How long does it take for a black and blue mark to go away?
A bruise (also known as a contusion) usually last about 2 weeks. You can determine the age of a bruise by the color of it. It usually is:
day 1-5 the bruise appears black or blue
day 5-10 the bruise is lighter and more or less green or dark yellow
day 10-14 the bruise turns yellow and then fades completely
A bruise does not always hurt. In fact, most don't. Pain would come from the underlying injury, not from the bruise itself. A bruise is simply blood in tissues from small broken blood vessels.
