“How do you get rid of a bruise on your ankle?”
I bruised my ankle. How do you get rid of a bruise on your ankle?
6 Answers
If your definition of a bruise is the same as mine, blood that has leaked out of a broken blood vessel from an injury, then you have to let your body slowly absorb it back. Every person will do that at a different rate. Also, the size of the bruise will make a difference in how fast it gets resorbed.
A bruise will dissipate in time on it's own. Depending on the severity of the bruise will determine how long it will take to heal.Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM, FACFASDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City.214-340-8885
Initial treatment for a bruise should be ice for about 48 hours to reduce swelling and prevent further bruising. After that moist heat will help to dissolve the bruise.
rest and ice
Ice, compression and elevation for the first few days after the injury will minimize the bruise. Most bruises will resolve in 1-3 weeks.
The answer is "it depends" on the cause of the bruise. root cause has to be treated before the bruise is rid off. please seek consultation with local podiatrist.
