The bruises and lumps usually take about 1 to 2 weeks to subside, depending on the patient’s physical condition and the severity of the condition.
Usually, after the patient’s injury, the bruise further development may form a lump. In the early stages of bruising and lumps, patients can use ice packs or cold towels to compress the affected area to minimize hematoma and bruising. A day later, hot compresses may be applied to the swollen area to promote local blood circulation, reduce edema and pain, and promote the disappearance of bruising. It usually takes about 1 to 2 weeks before it may subside.
Generally, in the case of redness and heat in hematoma hard lumps, it may be caused by bruises and hard lumps secondary to inflammation. Patients can take appropriate medications to promote blood circulation and relieve pain, such as Shujinzhongxu blood-activating capsule, Panax ginseng tablets, Yunnan Baiyao capsule, etc., or use safflower oil and other medications externally to treat the swelling. If necessary, puncture treatment can be carried out to draw out the bruises.
Patients with bruises and swelling hard lumps after the collision, should actively seek medical treatment, and under the guidance of a professional doctor for medication, do not use drugs privately, so as not to cause adverse consequences.