Properly treated, the tissue can recover optimally.
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As soon as you have started something very easily, a bruise already forms under the skin. Women are more likely to get a bruise than men. Therefore, it is good to know how the bruises develop and how to treat them properly.
How do the spots develop? By sudden pressure from the outside. In women, the connective tissue is slightly looser under the skin than in men. The pressure is more likely to affect fine veins from which then some blood escapes. And that can also spread a little better in female connective tissue. If the pressure was strong enough, pain nerves are also irritated.
This helps: immediately cool cold contracts the vessels, which reduces the bleeding. And cold numbs pain nerves. Even a cold washcloth looks good. Change it as soon as it has warmed up a bit. If you have one, put on a so-called cooling pad. They are available in the pharmacy, you should always have one in the freezer. But the important thing is: do not let cool packs on the spot for too long - if it feels very cold, it's enough. Wait half an hour before putting the newly cooled pack back on.
Making Envelopes: Now you have time to prepare an Arnica Envelope. Plant substances from arnica have a decongestant effect, relieve inflammation and pain. Dried flowers from the pharmacy you should have in the house, because arnica envelopes also help if you have soreness. The recipe: brew 4 teaspoons dried flowers with a cup of water, strain after 10 minutes, allow to cool. Soak a cotton cloth with tea and wring it out easily. Leave the envelope for at least 20 minutes. You can do that several times.
Important to know: In case of bruising, you should not take painkillers with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). The active substance? Dilute the blood, could intensify bruises. If a bruise is larger than a palm, hurts badly or is not gone after two weeks, you should go to the doctor. Maybe a blood clotting disorder is the reason.
Making Envelopes: Now you have time to prepare an Arnica Envelope. Plant substances from arnica have a decongestant effect, relieve inflammation and pain. Dried flowers from the pharmacy you should have in the house, because arnica envelopes also help if you have soreness. The recipe: brew 4 teaspoons dried flowers with a cup of water, strain after 10 minutes, allow to cool. Soak a cotton cloth with tea and wring it out easily. Leave the envelope for at least 20 minutes. You can do that several times.
Important to know: In case of bruising, you should not take painkillers with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). The active substance? Dilute the blood, could intensify bruises. If a bruise is larger than a palm, hurts badly or is not gone after two weeks, you should go to the doctor. Maybe a blood clotting disorder is the reason.
