Home remedy for wrist contusions
The range of home remedies against a bruise on the wrist is relatively wide. The aim is to relieve the symptoms such as swelling, pain and bruising. To cool the bruise, curd wraps are particularly suitable, but also essential oils such as peppermint oil.
The application of rubbing alcohol, which contains various substances such as spruce needle oil, mountain pine oil, juniper berry oil, menthol, etc., can also be helpful in the case of a bruise, as it increases the blood circulation and promotes the healing process. To achieve a decongestant effect, the use of ointments or lotions with the following ingredients can be useful: Arnica, rosemary, menthol, comfrey, marigold and horse chestnuts. Marjoram leaves or tea tree oil are said to help against the pain.
A poultice of stiffly beaten egg white and finely chopped parsley also has an analgesic effect. A positive effect is also said to be achieved by a poultice or linen bag with boiled potatoes. Even though household remedies are generally a good approach to treating a bruise on the wrist, further conservative measures should not be avoided. These should be used additionally. If the treatment with appropriate home remedies does not lead to an improvement of the symptoms, a doctor should be consulted to clarify the injury and, if necessary, to order special therapeutic measures.
Duration of a wrist contusion
The healing process of a bruise of the wrist varies individually and depends on various factors, such as age and personal constitution, i.e. bone stability or development of the musculoskeletal apparatus. It also depends on how severe the bruise is. In general, however, a contusion of the wrist is an injury with a relatively good prognosis and an uncomplicated healing process.
In addition to the severity of the bruise, the time at which treatment is started also has an influence on the duration of treatment. Early treatment of the bruise with immediate measures such as cooling, immobilisation and elevation has a positive influence on the healing process. A reduction of pain after adequate pain therapy should be noticeable after 3 days at the latest and lead to freedom from pain after 1-2 weeks.
Any bruising should also disappear after 3 days at the latest. Subsequently, the other symptoms such as swelling and restricted movement will subside. If all recommended therapy measures are followed and implemented correctly, a maximum healing time of 6 weeks can be expected. Otherwise, a follow-up visit to a physician is essential to rule out more serious injuries.In most cases a bruise of the wrist is cured after 3 weeks.
