If the bruise is small, it can be absorbed and dissipate on its own without treatment. If the bruise is large, the consequences of not treating it may be that the bruise expands in scope, does not go away for a long time, or even becomes infected.
When the patient’s body bruises, mostly due to trauma. As a result of external force, the muscles and the blood vessels of the subcutaneous tissues are damaged, so that the blood flows out of the blood vessels, making the local phenomenon of bruising. If the bruise is a small injury, it will dissipate on its own most of the time without treatment.
If the bruise is large and left untreated, there may be significant pain, and the bruise may increase in size, remain for a long time, form a hematoma, or even become infected.
If there is no clear history of serious trauma and bruising, it is considered that it may be caused by coagulation dysfunction disease, and should be promptly to the hematology department of the hospital, improve the examination, clear diagnosis and then active treatment.
When the patient’s skin is bruised due to trauma, it is recommended to apply cold compresses within 48 hours after the injury, and then apply hot compresses after 48 hours to promote local blood circulation, thus promoting the absorption and fading of the bruise. Or use infrared radiation and other methods to promote the absorption of bruises. However, the bruises caused by coagulation dysfunction can not be treated with hot compresses or irradiation and baking.
When the patient appears on the body bruises and long time does not subside or continue to spread and other phenomena, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for examination and treatment.