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Bruises


Bruises are caused by bleeding from injury to blood vessels beneath the skin.

HOW TO TREAT AT HOME:

  • Apply cold compress to reduce swelling.
  • Elevate the bruised area to reduce swelling.
  • Take painkillers to relieve the pain

SEE YOUR GP IF YOU:

  • Have severe pain from the bruise.
  • Have pus draining from the bruise.
  • Have red painful streaks around the bruise.
  • Have a fever.
  • Have multiple unexplained bruises over the body.
  • Are taking blood thinning medications

GO TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IF YOU:

  • Have painful swelling of the bruised site affecting movement (which may indicate a fracture)