Bruises on the body - what could be the reason

When we fall or hit, bruises most often appear at the site of the injury. And this is a completely natural phenomenon, since at this moment the vessels burst under the skin, from which blood flows, forming a hematoma. But what does their “mysterious” appearance on the body mean without any injuries received in this way? Our article will answer this question.

Bruises on the body - causes

Have you noticed that the surface of your body is often "beautified" bruises? If, at the same time, you probably know that the places in which they appeared were not subject to impacts and other damage, then you definitely need to figure out their origin. After all, they not only spoil its appearance with their ugliness, but can also be harbingers of serious problems.

The reasons can be very different:

• Intensive doing sports, especially strength exercises, provoke micro-rupture of blood vessels that are very close to the skin. In general terms, this is the "mechanism" of bruising. Therefore, they can appear with very strong muscle tension.
• Lack in the body some groups of vitamins, for example, such as C, P (rutin), K makes our blood vessels weak and "fragile", as a result of which they begin to "burst" from the slightest touch.
• Long-term use of certain medications that thin the blood: for asthma, inflammation, pain relievers, antidepressants. It is worth paying special attention if you are taking Aspirin or Cavinton for a long course.
• Circulatory system disorders: low blood clotting, platelet deficiency, circulatory problems, weak blood vessels.
• "Female" ailments such as varicose veins and hormonal disruption.
• A condition called hemorrhagic vasculitis. This means a failure, in which our immune system begins to purposefully destroy blood vessels, considering them a foreign part of the body. It has a detrimental effect on the work of the most important internal organs: heart, brain, kidneys, lungs, liver. In this case, bruises can appear on the body in absolutely any place.

As you can see, the sources of "inexplicable" and "mysterious" bruises at first glance are quite understandable and have a different nature of origin, from harmless, easily removable causes, to serious disturbances in the work of our body. Therefore, if you are worried about this problem, then you must definitely visit a hematologist who treats it.

How to stop bruising on the body

Most likely, you have already understood that such a phenomenon as "uncontrollably" appearing bruises, in no case should be allowed to take its course.

To stop this process, the first step is to go to an appointment with a hematologist or at least a therapist. The doctor will conduct an examination and prescribe the necessary tests. Most often, these are blood tests. If, on the basis of the results obtained, any of the above diseases is revealed, then he will prescribe the necessary treatment.

In the case when your body is simply deficient in vitamins, doctors usually recommend that you reconsider your food... The menu should include foods in which the missing substances are contained in large quantities. For example, there is a lot of vitamin P in buckwheat, red bell peppers, plums and cherries.

Often failures occur due to a lack of ascorbic acid, so it is worth organizing a diet rich in vitamin C - these are citrus fruits, black currants, rose hip, tomatoes, parsley.

You can go the other way and purchase a special vitamin and mineral complex at the pharmacy, which already contains all the necessary components.

Preventive measures that can prevent bruising include:

• Healthy lifestyle with a healthy diet, moderate exercise and frequent walks in the fresh air.
• Strictly standardized intake of medications that thin the blood. It is desirable only as directed by a doctor.
• Try to avoid a strong weakening of the immune system, as this leads to vasculitis.
• If you have varicose veins, avoid high-heeled shoes, they should be comfortable, not restricting your foot. Also, do not forget about special compression stockings.

How to remove bruises on the body

For starters, it is worth noting that bruises pass faster in some areas of our body, and slower in others. For example, on the face and neck, they disappear sooner than on the legs. Therefore, at the moment it is worth paying attention, applying this or that recipe for getting rid of them.

There are several ways to speed up the healing process of bruises:

• Warming up. This method will speed up blood circulation in the area of ​​the hematoma, which means that it will sooner disappear. You can warm it with a regular heating pad or pepper plaster, very carefully so as not to burn yourself.
• Use medicated ointments and creams. They usually include badyaga, heparin, arnica, troxerutin. The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions and carefully study the contraindications.

• The traditional "iodine grid", familiar to us since childhood. Everything is simple here - draw it on a bruise, and it will go faster.

Traditional methods of treatment

Next, we will talk about healing herbs and infusions of "local" appointment, with which you can get rid of bruises and bruises formed on the body. It is not recommended to treat internal causes in this way. Due to their diversity, it is best to entrust this business to qualified specialists.

Compresses from St. John's wort, coltsfoot, and calendula help to remove bruises well. To do this, you need to brew one of these herbs according to the instructions on the package, dip a bandage (a piece of gauze or cloth) in it and apply it to the bruise for half an hour.

If you rub ether into the area of ​​the bruise lavender oil or rosemary, it will come off the skin more quickly.

No less effective is the badyagi powder, which must be diluted with water so that the mixture becomes similar in density to sour cream. It should be applied to the hematoma and kept for 20-30 minutes. The result will be noticeable faster if you do this twice a day. But it is also not worth getting too carried away, so as not to provoke irritation of the skin.