What Are the Different Types of Bruising?

If you are examining bruises, whether they are present on yourself or a loved one, it is essential that you keep in mind that there are separate, specific kinds of bruises out there. If you learn a little more about the different types of bruises exist, you are probably going to be much better educated as to available treatments and what needs to take place. Spend some time to really determine how much you actually know about bruises and how is the best way to treat them. If you learn a little about how to determine how mild or severe a bruise is, you will have a much better idea of the best way to treat it.

First, consider where the damage actually is. A subcutaneous bruise is one that happens just beneath the skin and will generally be relatively mild. On the other hand, an intramuscular bruise occurs within the belt of the muscle underneath and can do some more serious damage, while a periosteal bruise refers to a bone bruise, which can be extremely painful.

When giving a rating to bruises, professionals in the medical profession can use the following index to outline the severity:

0- a light bruise having no damage at all 1- a less than moderate bruise with a slight amount of damage done 2- a moderate bruise with some damage 3- a serious bruise with some possibility of permanent or impermanent damage 4- an extremely serious bruise with the possibility of permanent or impermanent harm 5- a critical bruise carrying a risk of death

With a light bruise, you may feel a bit of pain, whether it happens right away or is delayed. An inflammation may occur due to the fact that histamines have been released. Even after the capillaries have been repaired, blood can seep out and make the bruise look darker, and it generally takes about two weeks for a light bruise to heal, while a darker bruise may take longer. Bruises that are mild will tend to need minimal amounts of treatment, though depending on where the bruise is, you may need to do some stretching exercises as it heals so that the muscles underneath don’t become stiff and stubborn.

With bruises that are considered moderate or severe, however, you can find that you are going to be dealing with somewhat serious complications. Further bleeding may occur, and it is possible that swelling can cut off the flow of blood to the tissues. The blunt trauma that goes into creating bruises of this severity can result in injury to the internal organs or bones, and if the strike is severe enough, concussion, coma and even death can be the result. At this point, emergency treatment becomes necessary.

Fortunately enough, most of us only have to deal with light bruises in our day to day lives. Take some time and make sure that your bruises, no matter what their severity, get treated appropriately.

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