Closed injuries, squeezing parts of the body, blows - all this causes damage to soft tissues of varying severity, called bruises. Often bruises can cause a person a lot of inconveniences: painful sensations, redness, swelling, unaesthetic appearance.
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What should I do in such situations? If the area of damage is small and the pain is not very strong, you can use various means, which today are in a wide range presented in pharmacies.
However, do not forget that even not severe bruises can cause damage or ruptures of internal organs.
IMPORTANT! If you have a very severe pain in the area of the injury, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Symptoms of injury:
- Redness or blueing of the affected area of the skin.
- Swelling and swelling.
- Pain that increases during physical contact.
- Stiffness of movements( with injuries of elbows and knees).
What ointments and what should I use
Before choosing this or that ointment, it is necessary to decide what you are most concerned about in the bruise: pain, bruise or swelling? Depending on which option you choose, the group of the drug will depend:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs( NSAIDs) are used to anesthetize and eliminate inflammation, edema.
- Ointments from bruises and bruises perfectly cope with the "ugly" consequences of bruises.
- Heating ointments relieve puffiness, have analgesic effect, stimulate the process of tissue regeneration.
It is also important to note that the effectiveness of the drug depends on the form in which the agent( gel, ointment or cream) is presented. For example, due to the high penetrating effect, gels help to eliminate unpleasant damage symptoms faster, therefore they are recommended to be used first.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for swelling and inflammation
NSAIDs are effective, quickly relieving pain, eliminating swelling and inflammation, and establishing blood circulation in a damaged area.
When to apply: with bruises, sprains, injuries received during sports, severe pain.
Despite the high effectiveness of NSAIDs, these drugs have a number of contraindications and limitations:
- is not recommended for use for longer than a week;
- should not be applied to damaged skin, moles and scars;Do not use
- for children under 10 years of age or pregnant;
- can not be used for bronchial asthma, urticaria, gastrointestinal disturbances.
All NSAIDs may cause side effects, such as allergic reactions, burning or tingling at the site of application.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs include:
- Diclofenacs( Diclofenac, Diclac, Diclofenacol, Diclovitis, Orthofen, Voltaren).
- Preparations based on ibuprofen( Ibuprofen, Dolgit cream, Nurofen gel).
- Ketoprofen Ointments( Ketonal, Flexen, Arthrosilen Gel, Ketoprofen, Fastum Gel, Rapid Gel).
- Pyroxicam( Piroxicam, Finalagel).
- Based on Nesulid( Nyz, Nimulid).
Ointments from bruises, bruises and bruises
Such ointments, preventing coagulation, help in the shortest possible time to eliminate the visible effects of bruising: bruises, swelling and bruises.
Based on heparin
Due to its anticoagulant effect, ointment on the basis stimulates rapid resorption of blood clots, thereby eliminating bruises and bruises. In addition, the product copes well with edema, trophic ulcers and hemorrhoids.
Do not use the drug with strong individual sensitivity to components, venous thrombosis. Do not use ointment on damaged skin.
Side effects include a feeling of warmth, slight reddening of the treated area, an allergic reaction.
The standard course of treatment is a week. Ointment is applied in circular motions on the damaged areas two or three times a day.
Heparin-based ointments and gels:
- Heparin ointment;
- Lyton gel;
- Thrombless gel;
- Lavenum;
- Heparin-acrylic.
Troxerutin Ointments
Helps reduce the fragility of capillaries, thanks to the anti-inflammatory effect, relieve swelling of the injury. Also copes well with dermatitis and acute thrombophlebitis.
The only contraindication is the sensitivity to the components of the drug. Among the side effects can be identified allergic reactions, hives, eczema.
Ointment is applied twice a day to the affected area. Apply the product you need to gently massage until completely absorbed.
Important! Do not use on open skin!
Troxerutin Ointments:
- Troxerutin;
- Troxevasin.
Combined ointments with dexpantheol
The main active substance of such agents is dexpanteol. This component stimulates the process of repairing damaged areas.
However, in addition to dexpanetole, other active substances, such as troxerutin, allantoin or demethyl sulfoxide, may be present in such preparations.
Allantoin normalizes metabolism in tissues and eliminates inflammation, and demethyl sulfoxide has an analgesic effect, promotes better penetration of other substances into cells, and reduces puffiness.
Combined ointments with dexpantheol +:
- trockerutin( venolife, troxevasin NEO);
- allantoin( hepatrombin);
- demethyl sulfoxide( Dolobene).
Ointments based on plant components
The biggest advantage of the products made on the basis of natural ingredients is the absence of contraindications. Among plants that help cope with bruises and swelling after bruising, a separate place is occupied by Bodyaga and Comfrey.
Based on Badyagi
Ointments and gels based on Badyagi normalize blood supply, have antiseptic effect, relieve swelling. Also, drugs that make up this wonderful ingredient can help cope with acne, pigmentation spots, bruising and rheumatism.
The product must be rubbed 4 times a day on the damaged area.
Creams and gels containing Badyagu:
- Badyaga Formo gel;
- Badyagu;
- Cream of Badyaga.
Comfrey-based remedies
Comfrey( or Liverfire) is an excellent remedy for restoring damaged tissues. In addition, ointments made from Liverpool remove puffiness and accelerate healing.
How to apply. If you use an ointment, then it must be applied to a sore spot every day before going to bed, if the gel, then apply it several times a day to the damaged area.
Drugs:
- Dr. Tyson's comfrey;
- Lycophant balm with comfrey and bee venom;
- Liverpool balm for the body.
Heating means
Heating the body tissues stimulates metabolic processes, improves blood flow to the affected area.
Typically, these products contain various poisons( bees, snake) and oils.
It should be noted that warming drugs can not be used immediately after an injury. First of all, the damaged area should be cooled, and only after a couple of days to use warming ointments.
Contraindications:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- oncological diseases;
- open skin areas;
- articular diseases during exacerbation;
- individual sensitivity to the components of the drug.
As heating agents, you can use Finalgon, Efkamon, Bethanemyol, Viprosal, Espol, Apyrzatron.
As you can see today, the pharmaceutical industry provides a very wide range of different ointments from bruises. So boldly choose the most suitable for the price and effect specifically for you!