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Home Medical and Vet Remedies, as Recommended by 19th and 20th century Doctors and Vets! |
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Home Medical and Vet Remedies, as Recommended by 19th and 20th century Doctors and Vets! |
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Injuries of the Eyelids - a Black Eye.The blood which escapes into the skin is at first red, but in the course of a few days undergoes a change of color, becoming dark, then green, and finally yellow. It usually entirely disappears in the course of eight or ten days without treatment. Treatment.- If cold can be applied to the part immediately after the injury, the escape of blood may be limited considerably and the deformity repressed. This can be best accomplished by applying ice directly to the eye, or by putting pieces of ice in a rubber bag or soft cloth, which may be bound over the eye. If this cannot be done at once, a cloth should be saturated with hot wrater and pressed firmly upon the part. If any advantage is to be derived from this measure it must be used as soon as possible after the receipt of the injury ; for the blood escapes within comparatively few minutes after the infliction of the blow, and it is only during these few minutes that we can hope to prevent the escape of blood. After the injury has been done, and the eye is swollen and puffed with blood, it becomes a matter of importance to remove, as quickly as possible, the unsightly appearance. Yet this is practically impossible. We must wait until the blood is absorbed, a process which will require several days. The most that can be done is the application of cloths saturated with hot water. These should be frequently changed, so that the part can be constantly kept warm and moist. There are various popular devices for the treatment of a black eye. The most common one, a piece of raw beefsteak, has the advantage of being moist and cool, but possesses no special merit otherwise. Pugilists are said to be in the habit of puncturing the swollen skin so as to squeeze out some of the blood, and thus hasten the reduction of the swelling. This is, however, a somewhat dangerous practice, since it renders the skin liable to an attack of erysipelas as well as to the formation of matter, accidents which would not otherwise occur. Among the popular remedies for the relief of a black eye is a poultice made of black bryony root, A poultice is made by scraping some of the root and mixing it with bread crumbs. This is boiled in a muslin bag and placed over the eye. It is said to have an excellent effect in promoting the absorption of blood from the skin. Another popular remedy is the tincture of arnica. This is used for injuries of all sorts, such as sprains and bruises. There seems to be as yet no evidence that it has ever done any good, though it is very certain that it frequently produces a rash on the skin which may amount even to a serious eczema. It cannot be recommended for the treatment of a black eye. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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