Figure blue eye - what to do? - causes, stages, therapy
Black eye - what to do? Duration of healing (approx. 7-14 days) Depending on the severity of the swelling, Age, overall physical condition Causes: I - punch (boxing match, brawl) Impact (ball sports, bicycle accident) II - fall III - after wisdom tooth surgery IV - by mosquito bite Typical stages:
Bleeding in the lid area of the eye Bruise - Hematoma (red, swollen)
Blood begins to clot Swelling is slowly going down (purple - blue)
Breakdown of hemoglobin (brown, green to yellow) Therapy: A - rapid cooling (1st - 2nd day) - Cooling iron, ice cubes, Cool batteries - about 30 minutes B - After that - moist heat (warm compress) C - arnica - (ointment, tincture, globules). Heparin ointment D - to keep your head high at night
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