How do you get rid of a stubborn bruise?

Leggy_Girl · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Karma :

Ok as the title says, i've got a bruise on the front of my leg and it wont go!

I got it back last November while i was at Playzone, so it's nearly 8 months ago and although it's not a fresh bruise it is still there and still hurts! Confused

I did get other bruises and scrapes but they all healed quite quickly.

Help!
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FreshAL · Sir Crashalot Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Karma :

Lots of people swear by Arnica cream, available from Boots

Mudskipper · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

+1 for Arnica, I used the oil version back when I was getting battered shins every Sunday.
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nc30 chick · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

Another for Arnica but 8 months is an awfully long time for a bruise. Maybe you should get it checked out.
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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Comfrey oil is a traditional remedy for bruises.

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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

My long post was fried by the server,

a chinese oil called (phonetic) tet dah chau, every chinese family has a bottle, you buy it rub it in and beat the wound and scream in pain , it won't work if you just rub it in though. You can't just rub it in I tried it myself , my bruises didn't go , my dad flew back in he did it and hurt me loads , the bruise went away after 3 treatments. I'm sure CraigT19 will be happy to indugle in some light S&M.

Or the hot egg approach, boil an egg 2 even , peel one , stick it in a flannel push hard against the bruise.

I have no idea why they work but I think that both methods destroy the clotted blood internally one via heat the other via beating force. Just hope the blood clots don't go to your brain or your heart though that happens you be dead.
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Leggy_Girl · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Karma :

Thanks for the suggestions guys! I think it's taking so long to go because it's on my shin, so maybe it's just really deep.

I'll buy some Arnica cream/ oil tomorrow, and if that doesn't work the Comfrey oil, and as a last resort the chinese torture method. S&M or not that doesn't sound like much fun Laughing

NC30, i would go to the doctors but they're useless. Everything is in my head and nothing is ever wrong with me, so i've given up going Rolling Eyes

I find i get things cured much quicker if i just self medicate. How are you btw? Haven't spoken to you in ages Very Happy

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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

Only been to hospital to get fixed once when I broke my foot, was pretty certain it had broken due to the intense immediate pain and inability to walk. Went to hospital, sat for a few hours, was made to walk around the entire ground floor of the hospital THREE times without any crutches or anything on my broken foot, 2 of these times after it had been x-rayed and confirmed broken. Eventually got out about 6hours later in a plaster.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

When I get bruised doing Kung Fu, my Sifu just tells me to rub it.

"Keep rubbing it" He says. "Just keep rubbing it, and it will go. You can put some of that chinese stuff on it if you like, but its the rubbing that fixes it!"

Can't say that I've ever had a bruise that lasted more than a few days, but its worth a go anyway!
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st3v3 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

After my crash I had quite bad bruising round my eyes and nose which lasted a couple of months, Savlon cream is bloody good stuff and after a week-ish of use it was reduced a fair bit. To help 'internally' Orange juice or similar for the Vit C helps a bit too.
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tutton · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Karma :

No offence ment here to the self doctors here.
But you dont have anywhere near as much bearing on what to do.
For all you know there could be a clot in leggys leg, obviously a blood clot forming isnt good. usually needs a opp if i remember rightly.

I remember going in for my arm, got transferred hospitals but i had a coloured man look at my wrist, and i was slightly edgy trying to put this as unracist as possible, but he did a fantastic job, and hes a credit to the health service.
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st3v3 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Fuck tutton, you know shit. Re-read the post. Leggy was asking for help, we have given it. Did anyone make a diagnosis? NO.........

If your not trying to be racist, why not just say a doctor or whatever, no need to say he was coloured. Rolling Eyes

Self doctoring never hurt anyone that I know of, next time you got sumthin shit to say, go elsewhere, eh mate? Cheers muchly... Wink

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st3v3 · Super Spammer Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

No, actually, I'm not. Never said I was but simply that the OP was asking for help and was given it, if she doesn't think it sensible/appropriate to consult a medical professional before the vast BCF audience than that aint my look out Wink

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So yeah, as said.. I found Savlon and stuff rich in Vit C helped me loads. Thumbs Up

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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

Very true tutton, people who don't know what they're talking about shouldn't offer medical advise, so shhh. Because to suggest a bruise on her shin she's had 8 months from a bang could be a blood clot that needs medical attention is bordering on fuckmuppetry.

tutton · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Karma :

Dont have anything useful to say then dont comment wanker Middle Finger

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