Black eye

A black eye is not the most glamorous accessory.However, unfortunately, it sometimes appears, regardless of our desire. Do not rush to get upset - try to find a positive even in this situation. What positive, you ask? Well, for example, at least the fact that you were not born in the 19th century! And it's not even about the lack of mobile phones, the Internet and other benefits of civilization. In order to get rid of a bruise, the doctor at that time would probably offer you a leech. Not the most tempting prospect, right? Fortunately, today mankind knows quite a lot of ways to get rid of a bruise more humanely, but no less effectively. What exactly these methods are - we will tell you a little below. But first, let's find out what a black eye is, and is it as safe as is commonly believed? After all, few people seriously think about a bruise - well, it will hurt and go away! However, this is not so at all. What is a bruise in essence? It is an injury to soft tissues, as a result of exposure to strong mechanical action. Damage to cells and blood vessels occurs. Blood gets under the skin - a so-called subcutaneous hemorrhage occurs. If the blow was not very strong, only soft tissues are damaged. And in the worst case, more extensive damage and serious problems are possible. Therefore, immediately after the blow, carefully monitor your health. And if the symptoms described below appear, seek help from an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Well, or, at least, from a traumatologist. So:

Blurred vision

One of the most alarming symptoms is blurred vision. A person who has been injured complains of a haze or veil before their eyes. The image becomes blurry and unclear.

Doubling before the eyes

If the picture before the eyes doubles, a person should be very seriously concerned. This may indicate a very serious injury - in particular, damage to the retina.

"Moss" and "divorces", colored spots

Doctors often hear complaints that colored spots and streaks flicker before the eyes of a sick person. In this case, it is also worth worrying - most likely, the injury was serious.

Nausea, dizziness, weakness

All these symptoms are not related to functioningeye. However, if such symptoms occur soon after the injury, they may indicate that a concussion has occurred. In this case, you definitely cannot do without consulting a traumatologist - a concussion poses a serious danger to your overall health.

First aid with a bruise

In order to prevent the occurrence ofbruise, then at least to reduce its area, it is necessary to take emergency measures in the first minutes after the injury. And the very first and most effective remedy is cold. Ideally, you should use ice. But, unfortunately, injuries do not always occur right next to the refrigerator - as they say, if I knew where I fell, I would have laid down some straw. If you are lucky and the refrigerator - or at least the grocery store - is at hand, you can use any available means. Anything will do - ice, ice cream, a bag of dumplings, a piece of meat. Well, if you can’t find anything like that, you can use any more or less cold object - a wet napkin, a metal object, even a simple coin. The cold must be applied to the damaged area and left for at least 30 minutes. Then, during the first 24 hours, you need to apply ice to the injured tissues for 10 minutes, every hour. Ice has an irreplaceable effect. Firstly, ice prevents the development of edema, which always develops at the site of bruised soft tissues. Secondly, ice quickly and effectively constricts blood vessels. This means that less blood will get under the skin, and accordingly, the area of the bruise will be several times smaller. And thirdly, the cold reduces pain. And it can be quite strong as a result of a bruise. If the pain is very strong, you can take one tablet of ibuprofen. But do not take paracetamol or acetylsalicylic acid under any circumstances - they help thin the blood. This means that they will increase the area of the hematoma. And in general - try not to take any medications without a doctor's prescription.

Treatment of bruises with medicines

Bruises can be treated withmedicines. They can be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription. They have only a local effect, so there is no threat to the general health of a person. And there are no side effects to be expected.

Heparin ointment

Heparin not only relieves swelling, but also stimulatesblood circulation. This means that the bruise will dissolve much faster. To do this, apply a thin layer of heparin ointment to the site of the bruise, every hour during the first day after the injury, and every two hours in the following days. As a rule, using heparin ointment allows you to get rid of the bruise in two or three days.

"Troxevasin"

An equally effective remedy is ointment."Troxevasin". It has a similar effect - it improves local blood circulation, promotes restoration and strengthening of blood vessel walls. This ointment is used according to the same scheme as heparin ointment - during the first day after the injury, apply the ointment to the damaged area every hour, and then - once every three hours.

Ascorutin and vitamin K.

These drugs also promote rapidresorption of the hematoma, so it is recommended to take them in the first few days after the injury. Consult your doctor - he will help you choose the right dosage.

Traditional methods of treatment of bruises

In addition to medical treatment for bruises under theeye can be eliminated with the help of folk remedies. They are often no less effective and allow you to get rid of a bruise under the eye in just three to four days.

Aloe with honey

The healing properties of both honey and aloe can bepraise for a very long time. But it is better not to waste time on words, but to get down to business - to the treatment of a bruise under the eye. In the first few hours after the injury, the following recipe will be optimal. Squeeze five tablespoons of aloe juice, melt three tablespoons of any natural honey over low heat. After the honey has cooled slightly, mix it thoroughly with the aloe juice - you should get a homogeneous mass. Pour it into ice molds and place in the freezer - the mass will harden very, very quickly. Apply the resulting ice to the bruise under the eye every two hours, for 10 minutes. On the second and subsequent days, you will need a slightly different remedy. It is easy to prepare - put three large aloe leaves through a meat grinder, mix the resulting mass with three tablespoons of honey. Before use, the mass must be slightly warmed up and applied in a thin layer to the affected area. Typically, with this type of treatment, the bruises under the eye disappear in just a few days.

Red hot pepper

If the bruise is very extensive,try using red pepper. You will need one tablespoon of sour cream and ground red pepper - on the tip of a knife. Prepare the product before using it - fresh each time so that the pepper does not lose its properties. Just mix the pepper and sour cream, then lubricate the entire bruise area. Be prepared for the skin to tingle quite strongly - this is the red pepper making itself known. It increases blood circulation in the injured area many times over. And accordingly, the bruise will dissolve much faster. After 10 minutes, wash off the sour cream with running water, then apply some nourishing cream to prevent skin irritation. Such a product will help you eliminate the bruise in the shortest possible time - in just a couple of days. However, remember that this product can only be used if there are no open skin lesions - abrasions and scratches.

Lotion of celandine and chamomile

On the second day after receiving the injury, it is verylotions made from a decoction of chamomile and celandine will be effective. The decoction is very easy to prepare - place three tablespoons of dry chamomile flowers and celandine grass in an enamel pan, pour in one liter of water. Bring the decoction to a boil over low heat, reduce the heat and cook for about 20 minutes. After that, cover the pan with a lid, add three tablespoons of any natural honey and leave until completely cool. Strain the decoction with gauze and pour into a glass container. Store the decoction only in the refrigerator - otherwise it will very quickly lose its beneficial properties. Before use, slightly warm the solution, moisten a cotton pad or gauze napkin in it and apply to the affected area for 20 minutes. Such lotions should be done every two hours. Herbs stimulate the resorption of the hematoma, and honey will prevent the development of the inflammatory process.

Warming up

It is impossible not to mention that on the second andThe following day after receiving an injury, bruises under the eyes should be warmed up, unlike the first day, when only cold is needed. For warming up, you can use any available means - hot lotions, compresses, bottles of warm water. It is necessary to warm up bruises under the eyes as often as you can. The positive effect of warming up bruises is explained very simply - heat improves blood circulation and promotes the resorption of the most severe hematomas. However, carefully monitor the temperature - you are unlikely to want to get a burn in addition to a bruise. As you can see, everyone can get rid of a bruise under the eye. And in a fairly short time - just three or four days. Although if you want to watch the fascinating process of "blossomed bruise", which without treatment will last from 10 to 14 days, just forget everything you learned from this article. We advise you to read: