Bruise Treatment

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Simple bruising is considered a normal fact of life, and little can be done about it. You may be able to minimize the extent of bruising, however by doing the following:

People who bruise easily are often deficient in vitamin K, which is necessary for normal blood clotting. There are a number of possible reasons for vitamin K deficiency. If you have gallbladder disease or difficulty in digesting fats, you may have trouble absorbing this fat-soluble vitamin.

In addition to vitamin K is synthesized by friendly bacteria in the intestines. If you take a course of antibiotics, these drugs will destroy the friendly bacteria in the intestines. If you take a course of antibiotics, these drugs will destroy the friendly bacteria along with the bad, and vitamin K production may suffer as a result. Other drugs including aspirin steroids anticoagulants and asthma medication can also thin the blood and make you more prone to bruising.

If you develop a bruise at the slightest injury, or often discover a black-and-blue mark and have no idea how you got it, discuss this with your doctor. He or she may recommend blood testing to check for a possible bleeding disorder. Phytonadione is a prescription drug that is often recommended to correct low levels of vitamin K. A hematoma may have to be removed or drained surgically, depending on its severity and location.

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