The formation of bruises and bruises is usually associated with injuries and bruises. In these cases, the bruises usually disappear within a few days.

Bruises and bruises on the body can occur for various reasons: an accident at home, on the street, at work or during sports, a well-aimed blow received (hopefully unintentionally) from a person or inflicted in a collision with an object.

When hitting a part of the body, muscle fibers and connective tissue are compressed without actually damaging the skin. This leads to a rupture of the capillaries, and the blood, since it cannot escape (remains trapped), flows out under the skin: as a result, a reddish or purple spot forms, causing painful sensations when touched. Swelling, pain, and the appearance of spots on the skin are the main symptoms of a hematoma. In most cases, the bruise disappears within a short period of time.

Types of bruises and bruises on the body

Subcutaneous, intramuscular, bone: These are three types of bruises, which may differ in symptoms by a number of parameters. What are the examples? In people with fair skin, bruises will be more noticeable when they appear. Do not forget about the force of the blow (usually the shape of the bruises directly corresponds to the type of injury). The fact remains that over time, the bruise may increase in volume and size.

Causes and treatment of bruises and hematomas

The causes of bruises and bruises are (usually) associated with bruises, injuries, and bumps, especially if a person suffers from high capillary fragility. There are a number of diseases that, in severe cases, can interfere with the formation of seemingly causeless (almost "spontaneous") bruises. Three of them:

• leukemia, in which there is a severe decrease in the number of platelets, which leads to serious bleeding;
• hemophilia, which is characterized by insufficient blood clotting;
Lupus is a disease in which the immune system produces antibodies that attack the body's cells, causing tissue damage.

How can bruises be treated, speeding up the healing process? Remedies for bruises and bruises include cold compresses (if you have a bruise, you can take something from the freezer and apply it to the bruise so that it disappears faster), an ice pack or special creams that you can buy in pharmacies. All this is done in order to soothe the inflammation, pain, and swelling caused by the hematoma.

But in some cases, it is recommended to call a doctor immediately or go to the emergency room. Here are some of them:

• if the bruise does not disappear within two weeks;
• if the hematoma starts to cause more pain than usual;
• if the bruise does not decrease and is close to the eye;
• when signs of infection appear;
• if bruises suddenly appear for no apparent reason. golden reels