[MR] bruising was Boo Boo Juice

[logan]

hey guys, the only real treatment for surface contusions is ice (to shrink
the tissue and help slow the leaking of blood into the surrounding tissue)
and moderate pressure (to help the leaking blood vessels basically seal up
and lose less blood).  the swelling following the trauma that causes
bruising also causes edema (inflammation) which can make the bruise look a
lot worse.  so, if you take a blow and are worried about the discoloration
which usually follows apply some ice and pressure for about 15 minutes and
you should see no real discoloration and a lot less swelling.  and, of
course, dont take any medications that contain anti-inflammatory as these
thin the blood which obviously would make the bleeding worse (unless of
course you are on prescription medication).

regards
logan

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