How long does it usually take for a bruise to apperar?
145745
It depends on the depth of the injury.  If you are injured very deep, the bruise may appear several days later and already appear to be fading to yellow.  If it is a shallow bruise it can appear almost immediately. The longer it takes for the blood to reach the outer surface the deeper the bruise. For the bruise to heal, the body must reabsorb all of that blood, which, depending on the severity could take days or weeks. A bruise is caused by the spillage of blood from the vessels. The colors have to do with the change in the blood as it's broken down and re-absorbed by the body. At first, bruises may appear red, then turn blue or dark purple within a few hours, then yellow or green as it heals.
1031946
About a week. bruising proceeds Red-Blue-Green-Gone. So when you get a greenish tint to the bruising around the eye, you know you're nearly there :-)\n\nI would advise injury prevention by avoiding the item or person that gave you this problem.
193022
i get those ALL the time...but, ive been told by my doctor that i just bruise much easier than others, and even little touches can sometimes cause bruises.  if you are concerned about it your doctor can take a blood sample (about a drop from your finger) and check your blood platelets to make sure you have enough...too few can cause in abnormal bruising.
860668
Immediately after you bump something hard enough to cause a bruise, and for the first day or two after you get one, you should apply cold compresses to prevent swelling. After that, try applying warm compresses to help the absorption of blood. People who get bruises frequently may have vitamin deficiencies, including C, E, K and zinc. Try taking supplements if you get bruises often.  Some studies have shown that applying a cream containing vitamin K can help fade a bruise. Bruises normally take about 2 weeks to fade completely. Just wait, and wear longer sleeves if it bothers you.
529121
a bruised bone takes a while to heal.  i really don't know anything that will healing up.  but as far as it not coming back, don't do what caused it to bruise in the first place, or find a way that it dosen't cause trauma to the bones.
17918
a bruise is a broken blood vessel under the skin
820536
You probably are bruised, but should get better. If you don't feel better in a day or two, you may want to have a doctor check you just to be sure there's no real damage.\n\nIn the future.... well... you know.... he should be a little careful.\n\nBest Wishes,\n\nSue
13058
If it is already visibly bruised, it is too late for ice. Ice slows the circulation to the area to limit blood leakage from capillaries damaged during the injury. To Remove the dead blood cells and other debris that is causing the discoloration you need to apply heat to increase circulation into the area. A hot pad, on thirty minutes, off for thirty minutes. Don't burn the area. It will also go away by itself. BTW, bruises don't hurt, the damaged tissue from which the blood leaked is what hurts. If it is still tender, it is not yet healed.
1116668
I think the timeline is somewhere like 3-6 months. You should probably wait a good while so your body has time to heal. Do what your doc recommends. Don't get anxious, take your time.
447382
I am assuming you mean bruised.\nBut it in a splint to avoid further movement and injury.
1087848
it will be sore for a few weeks yet or even months, it all depends on your body and how long it takes to heal. the darkened area will prob just be bruising from the piercing. When i had mine done this all happened and had gunk all round it for a while. Get some salt water in an egg cup and soak it for a few mins every day. this will help the healing process.if it starts bleeding or starts worrying you go o the doctors or the place where you got it done just to be sure.x
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...the pain seems normal on account that you felt pain and displeasure while you were walking in the mall.  Hematomas or contusions (or "bumps" and "bruises") develop when blood and scared tissue coagulates under the epidermis (top skin). \n\nHere is how to treat it:\n"For contusions (bruises), treatment consists of initially applying ice or cold packs a few times a day, to produce vasoconstriction (a reduction in arterial blood flow) which helps to decrease hemorrhage (bleeding) and edema (swelling).\n\nIn general, the quicker you apply ice after the injury, the less bleeding will result.\n\nIf possible, elevate the bruised limb. Blood will leave the area of the wound and there may be less swelling. Resting the limb will also help to prevent further injury.\n\nIf the area is still painful after about 48 hours, apply gentle heat with warm towels, a hot water bottle, or a heating pad. The heat is applied for 20 minutes at a time to promote absorption and repair. Since heat causes swelling and increases tissue fluid, which may impair function, hot compresses may be followed by cold applications to minimize the secondary effects of heat.\n\nPressure in the form of an elastic adhesive bandage may be helpful to reduce hemorrhage and swelling. If infection should develop in the wound, the signs and symptoms might be increasingly severe pain, a fever of 101 degrees or more, swelling with surrounding redness, and pus. If any of these signs appear, your physician should be notified to make sure there are no additional problems."
907757
Sweety, that is not a bruise....maybe a birthmark or a scar.....but I would use Avon Cover-up, it hides anything, also revlons workks good! Good luck!
862993
You did the right thing - going to get it checked out.\n\nA Grade II sprain means there are torn fibres in the ligament, but it hasn't ruptured.  There could be visible bruising as well as swelling, and it will take several weeks to heal fully.\n\nThe inflammatory process that happens as a result of injury pushes fluid out into the tissues over the first 24-48 hours and this is why you should follow the RICE principles of treatment.\n\nNow that this period has passed, the body is starting to heal the injury by laying down collagen fibres (fibrin), and the best healing comes by starting to weight bear at this time - so again, you were spot on by starting to walk at the weekend.\n\nSo for the next week or so, it's a GOOD thing to walk, and to make every effort to walk normally.  If you can't walk without limping, use a crutch or stick to help take some of the weight, and within a few days you should be walking with a normal pattern and full weight again.  \n\nYou shouldn't aim to walk more than usual - but aim for plenty of short frequent walks.\n\nThe ankle will probable stay a little swollen for a while - you could wear a light support for comfort for a while.\n\nSoaking it in warm water now will help, or put a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel on it for a while in the evenings.\n\nMake sure you wear shoes that accommodate the swelling and help you to walk comfortably - lace ups, done up proplerly to help support the foot, runners are ideal.\n\nAll in all, you should be feeling much better very soon.\nGood luck!
1079145
You dont really. Its just like any other type of bruise, it just heals on it own.
408242
Could be bruised or even fractured, if its causing you alot of pain, go see a doctor.
351295
I had a broken vessel a few years ago that took about 3 weeks to completely resolve.  I think you can expect it to last at least 2 weeks and probably up to a month.