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Xeton9797 t1_irbkm87 wrote

Reply to comment by FantasticFunKarma in What happens when a bruise heals? by DwagonFyre

In general cold/ice compression and NSAIDs slow wound healing. Keep in mind that many people will accept a few extra days healing in return for pain relief and that sometime inflammation happens without real damage.

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runswiftrun t1_irbtlp4 wrote

Yeah, the average weekend warrior athlete will just take off an extra week(end) while popping Tylenol.

A professional athlete will have a trainer monitoring and working on healing faster.

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squaaaaaa t1_ircyp6w wrote

Tylenol (paracetamol, or acetaminophen if you're American) will not slow wound healing

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drippingthighs t1_irc1n30 wrote

So people are scared of inflammation mainly because it causes pain despite it also promoting healing? Is inflammation always good then

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Xeton9797 t1_irc4y3s wrote

No, there are many types of inflammatory diseases. (i.e. Asthma) For sprains and scraped knees just let it be, but there are always going to be exceptions to the rule.

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