Bruise
Alternate Names : Contusion, Hematoma
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Bruise: First Aid
- Place ice on the bruise to help it heal faster and to reduce swelling. Place the ice in a cloth -- DO NOT place ice directly on the skin. Keep the ice on the bruise for about 15 minutes per hour for the first two to three days.
- Keep the bruised area raised above the heart, if practical. This helps keep blood from pooling in the bruised tissue.
- Try to rest the bruised body part by not overworking your muscles in that area.
- If needed, you can use acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help reduce the pain from the bruise.
In the rare instance of "compartment syndrome," surgery frequently needs to be performed to relieve the extreme buildup of pressure.
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