What to do if there is blood under the skin

Subcutaneous congestion is caused by the damage and rupture of the micro-capillaries under the skin, which accumulate in the lower layer of the skin. Congestion is not a big problem in the early stage of the disease, but it is best to check it in time to promote blood circulation. If there is always congestion in the lower layer of skin tissue, in addition to hot and cold compresses, you should adjust it according to the actual situation. Because each person's condition is different, the treatment methods are also different.

Overview

Due to the damage and rupture of the subcutaneous microvessels, blood stagnates under the skin, forming subcutaneous hematoma. The skin appears bluish purple due to bruises. Apart from slight swelling and pain near the injured area, there is generally no major problem. However, attention should be paid to whether there is damage to the underlying bones or internal organs.

treat

1. Raise or elevate the injured area in a position that makes the injured person feel most comfortable to allow local blood to flow back.

2. Apply local cold compress to shrink blood vessels in the injured area, reducing bleeding and swelling. The best effect is achieved by immersing the injured area in running cold water. When the location of the injury is not suitable for immersion in cold water or there is no running cold water at the time, you can apply cold compress with a cold water towel or ice pack. Soak a towel or cloth in cold or ice water, wring it out (make sure no water drips), and place it on the injured area. To maintain the cooling effect of the towel, it should be replaced promptly for 30 minutes.

Or use a hot water bottle or an airtight plastic bag and fill it with crushed ice that takes up about 1/3 to 1/2 of the total bag space. Add a little salt to the ice to lower the temperature and delay its melting. After expelling the air from the bag, seal it, wrap it with cloth, and place it on the injured area. Continue to apply the ice for at least 30 minutes.

3. Local hot compress can help dissipate blood stasis. 4 to 5 hours after the injury, you can apply hot compresses with a wet hot towel or hot water bottle 1 to 2 times a day, but be careful to prevent skin burns.

4. Gently rub the purple bruises with your fingers, and take Qilin Powder or Dieda Pills orally, which have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. They can be applied together with hot compress 4 to 5 hours after the injury. If you use Chinese medicine decoction to fumigate the wound while it is hot, the effect of reducing swelling and relieving pain will be better. You can use 9 grams each of Schizonepeta, Saposhnikovia, Radix Penicillae, Artemisia selengensis, Acanthopanax, Gardenia, and Phellodendron, and 3 grams of Plantago asiatica, decocted in water, and fumigate the wound 1 to 2 times a day. It can be used for several days until the blood stasis disappears.