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Bruises - Not just a discoloured skin

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What are bruises?

The area of discoloured skin on the body due to injuries caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels. 

Causes 

  1. In people who exercise rigorously such as athletes and weightlifters the bruises appear commonly. These are caused due to the wear and tear of blood vessels under the skin which is microscopic. 
  2. Sometimes a bleeding disorder could be the main reason for unexplained bruises that occur easily or for no apparent reason may indicate a bleeding disorder. If frequent nosebleeds or bleeding gums are seen, it is the time to see your physician.
  3. Age could be another reason since, with age the skin gets thinner and the underlying blood vessel more fragile.

Symptoms 

  1. A fresh bruise will appear reddish and will turn blue/green/dark purple the next day
  2. It is painful for the first few days and gets normal later with the fading color. It usually lasts for about a week or two.
  3. Bruises may itch as they heal.
  4. The risk of infection is minimal since the skin is not cut and exposed.
  5. Repeated bruising of an area can leave permanent yellowish-brown staining from iron depositing in the skin.

Home Remedies

 

Honey

Honey has antibacterial and antifungal properties that aid in a quicker healing of bruises. It also keeps the area moisturized. ​

  • Take some honey and apply on the bruise.
  • You can also mix 1 spoon of honey with 1 spoon of apple cider vinegar. Wipe the bruise clean.
  • Crush a garlic pod. Mix to 1 spoon of honey. Apply on the bruise and let it stay.

 

Ice/ cold compress

Both ice and cold compress prevent the bruised area from swelling up.

  • Take an ice cub and cover in a muslin cloth. Just clean the area with some disinfectant first. Now apply the ice cube all over the area.
  • You can also chill a towel or wet tissue in the freezer. Now clean the area and compress using the same.
  • Mix some cold water with a few drops of rose water. Clean the wound 2-3 times a day using this mixture.

 

Essential Oils

You can also make a home-made disinfectant at home by mixing essential oils. However, do remember to dilute these oils when using for children.

  • Take 5 drops of calendula oil, 2 drops of fennel oil, 1 drop of cypress oil and 4 spoons of grapeseed oil. Mix together and apply on affected area.
  • Take 8-10 drops of tea tree oil with 10 drops of chamomile and lavender oil each. Dilute and use to clean infected area.

 

Orange

Oranges are used in various forms to heal and treat bruises since they are rich in vitamin C.

  • Take some fresh orange juice and apply on the bruise. Let it dry and then wash off.
  • You can also take dried and powdered peel of oranges. Add a bit of honey or rose water to this. Apply on the bruise.
  • Mix a spoon of orange juice with honey. Apply on the infected area.
  • You can also mix egg white with orange juice and apply to get rid of scars faster
  • Eating oranges is also recommended as a home remedy for bruises.
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Black eye - Things not to ignore

Discoloration of the skin around the eye, resulting from a blow, bruise, hit etc.

Causes

  1. Blow to the eyes or nose
  2. Surgical procedures to the face, such as a facelift, jaw surgery, or nose surgery
  3. A head injury causing both eyes to swell and blacken
  4. Allergic reactions or bites

Visibility

  1. Initially, the swelling and discoloration may be mild. The eye may start off slightly reddened, then progress to a darker shade.
  2. Later, the skin around the eye becomes deep violet, yellow, green, or black in color.
  3. Swelling increases as discoloration progresses.
  4. Over the course of a few days, the area becomes lighter and the swelling decreases.

Home Remedies

 

Cold tea bags

  • Cold tea bags are known for soothing the eye and reducing the puffiness of the same. You can simple take the tea bags and then put it into the freezer. 
  • There’s is no need to thaw them. It doesn’t matter if the tea bag is used too. 
  • Now lie down and put these bags on your eyes and sit back for a while. 
  • Put them back in the refrigerator and then repeat again.

 

Raw potato slices

Raw potato slices are known for lightening the impact of the black eye. Often, black eye is also accompanied with puffiness, pain and swelling along with the darkening of the skin around these areas. 

  • Potato contains a starch that helps to not only lighten your skin but it also provides anti-inflammation benefits. 
  • It helps with your swelling is reduced too along with blackness. 
  • Just take two slices of the potatoes and put on each eye. Yes probably only one eye is black but why not pamper the other! 

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Cold spoon

This is a very old and quick remedy that has been used for combating tired eyes and puffiness. The reason it works with black eyes too is because you don’t have to worry about too much preparation here. 

  • Just take 2 cold spoons and put in the deep freezer. 
  • Then take the back of the spoon and place it gently over the eyes. Let the cold metal work against the skin. 
  • Doing so helps to reduce the exertion caused on the eyes and helps the eye muscles to relax. 
  • Do this 4-5 times a day to reduce black eye problems.

 

Calendula or marigold 

The petals of the calendula or the marigold have been used for centuries to reduce pain and swelling and also brighten up the skin. And that’s why this remedy is quite effective in treating black eye. 

 

  • Just take a few petals of the calendula. Remember to use the fresh calendula as the results are more effective. 
  • Now place them in a cup of boiling hot water. Turn the gas off and cover the cup with a lid. 
  • Let the liquid stay outside for about 15 minutes or till the petals become withered and the water has extracted all the goodness from it. 
  • Now let the liquid cool in the refrigerator. Use a clean cloth or cotton ball to place this cold liquid over the eye and give a light compress. 
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Chicken pox - Things not to overlook

What is it?

An infectious disease caused by virus - Herpes Varicella Zoster virus resulting in mild fever and a rash of itchy inflamed pimples which turn to blisters and then loose scabs. It mainly affects children but can also be rarely found in adults.

  • This is the most contagious disease and spread by droplets from a sneeze or cough, or by contact with the clothing, bed linens.
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  • The onset of symptoms is 10 to 21 days after the virus has entered the body.

Symptoms

The symptoms are usually divided into two stages, one before the rashes appear, second after the rashes appear. Below are the details:

Before the rashes appear

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  2. Fever
  3. Aching muscles
  4. Loss of appetite
  5. Occasional nausea


After the rashes appear

  1. Red small spots appear. Spots may be in some parts of the body or all over the body and it differs from person to person.
  2. They form clusters and blisters build up
  3. They can spread to face, hand, chest, limbs, scalp, behind the ears, stomach.
  4. Within 48 hours of blister formation they start drying up and become itchy
  5. Within a span of 8-10 days scabs are formed which fall by themselves.

 

Home Remedies

Epsom Salt

This is not actually a salt but more of a mineral compound. It relieves the itching and contains sulfate and magnesium that help to reduce inflammation too. 

  • Prepare a bathtub with lukewarm water. Add 2 cups of Epsom Salt to it.
  • Make sure that it is mixed well. When salt is dissolved completely, soak in it.
  • Stay in the water for about 15-20 minutes. 
  • Pat dry the body lightly.
  • Epsom Salt can be lightly mixed with water and applied too. Rinse with plain water.

 

Drink herbal tea

You can make a homemade herbal tea that is known for boosting immunity and fighting chickenpox. 

  • Take mixed herbal tea bags. You can also use leaves of chamomile, holy basil, marigold and lemon balm.
  • Boil 1/12 cup of water. When water is reduced add these herbs.
  • Cover with a lid and let the herbs soak. Add some honey to it.
  • Drink this twice a day.
  • You can also cool this tea and use it for bathing. In this case, don’t add honey. 

 

Lavender oil

Lavender oil soothes itching and helps the marks of the pox go away.

  • Dilute a few drops of lavender essential oil with any carrier oil. Ideally, you can use coconut, olive or even almond oil. Mix the two well.
  • Apply on body. Don’t wash off.
  • Repeat 2-3 times a day.
  • You can also take 10 drops of lavender and chamomile each. Mix in lukewarm water.
  • Bath in this water every day. 

 

Coconut water

Coconut water has soothing properties, making it ideal for patients who have chickenpox.

  • Take fresh coconut water. Apply it all over the body using a cotton ball.
  • You can also mix half coconut water and regular water. Bathe or soak in the same.
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  • You can also eat the jelly of the coconut.
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Is bed wetting a common problem your child faces? Know these facts

Bed-wetting in children is the unintentional (involuntary) discharge of urine during the night. 

Causes

A small bladder - The child's bladder may not be developed enough to hold urine produced during the night and a full bladder may not wake the child. This happens when the nerves that control the bladder are slow to mature.

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Symptoms

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Home Remedies

 
Olive oil
  • Heat some olive oil and rub it on the lower abdomen of the child.
  • The heating effect of the olive oil will help develop better bladder control
Fennel seeds
  • To a glass of warm milk, add 1 tsp of fennel seed powder
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  • Give this to the child before he/she goes to bed
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Home Remedies

 
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Ginger
 
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Causes

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Emotional anxiety symptoms

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Physical anxiety symptoms
 

  1. Breathing rapidly or shortness of breath

  2. Increased heart rate

  3. Sweating

  4. Trembling

  5. Feeling tired or weak

  6. Dizziness

  7. Choking

  8. Dry mouth

  9. Stomach or chest pain

  10. Diarrhea

  11. Muscle tension and headaches

  12. Difficulty sleeping and nightmares

 

Home Remedies 

 

Chamomile tea

 

- Boil 250 ml of water and switch off the flame

- Dip 1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tbsp of dried Chamomile flowers

- Allow the tea bag to soak in the water for 5-7 minutes and strain the water

- Add half a tsp of honey to enhance the taste

 

Honey and lemon juice

 

- Mix 1 tsp of lemon juice with 1/2 teaspoon of honey

- To this add 1/2 tsp of grated ginger

- Consume this mixture thrice a day

 

Epsom salt bath

 

- Add 1 cup of Epsom salt in a tub of hot water

- Soak yourself into it to be instantly relieved

- The magnesium sulfate present in Epsom salt helps reduce anxiety

 

Rosemary 

 

- Boil 1 cup of water

- To this add 1-2 tsp of Rosemary

- Strain the water and consume it twice a day

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