I broke my clavicle (collar bone)... when will the bruising go away?!


Question: I broke my clavicle exactly one week ago. At the emergency room, the doctor said it could take up to six weeks to heal. At the moment it feels fine, but around the break there is extreme bruising which extends from my shoulder to my chest. If anyone else has experienced this, can you tell me when how long I must wait until the bruising dissipates?

Any help is appreicated!


Answers: I broke my clavicle exactly one week ago. At the emergency room, the doctor said it could take up to six weeks to heal. At the moment it feels fine, but around the break there is extreme bruising which extends from my shoulder to my chest. If anyone else has experienced this, can you tell me when how long I must wait until the bruising dissipates?

Any help is appreicated!

I haven't broken my clavicle, but I've been bruised pretty badly & it can take up to 8 or so weeks to go away.

You may speed up the process by using topical Arnica lotion or Arnica extract or pills. Also take MSM (dietary sulfur) tabs are good for skin. Zinc 50mg is very good for healing.

Use Aleve, Advil or Tylenol for the swelling & pain.

Feel better.

You can expect the bruise to stay anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months dependent upon how fast your body heals. Hope you feel better!





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