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  1. Bruise
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  2. WebMD
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    Bruises: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, …

    • A bruise is a common skin injury that results in a discoloration of the skin. Blood from damaged blood cells deep beneath the skin collects near the surface of the skin, resulting in what we think of as a blac… See more

    Causes of A Bruise

    People typically get bruises when they bump into something or when something bumps into them. Bruises can occur in some people who exercise vigorously, such as athletes … See more

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    Symptoms of A Bruise

    Initially, a fresh bruise may actually be reddish. It will then turn blue or dark purple within a few … See more

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    When to Seek Medical Care

    Call the doctor if the bruise is accompanied by swelling and extreme pain, especially if you take a blood-thinning medication for a medical condition. Call the doctor if bruising occurs easi… See more

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    Exams and Tests

    If an injury is obviously a bruise and the doctor does not suspect any broken bones, the doctor will probably not perform any tests. If there is swelling or severe pain, the doctor ma… See more

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  1. A bruise, also known as a contusion, is a type of hematoma of tissue, the most common cause being capillaries damaged by trauma, causing localized bleeding that extravasates into the surrounding interstitial tissues. Most bruises occur close enough to the epidermis such that the bleeding causes a visible discoloration.

    Bruise - Wikipedia

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    A bruise, or contusion, is skin discoloration from damaged, leaking blood vessels underneath your skin. Even though there’s blood pooling underneath your skin, you won’t have any external bleeding unless your skin breaks open. The collection of blood makes a bruise visible.

    Bruises (Ecchymosis): Symptoms, Causes, …

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    Is a bruise a sign of a serious injury?
    Bruises are so common that you probably don’t think twice when you see a small black-and-blue mark on your shin or forearm. A bruise is a sign that you’ve been injured, but it’s usually not the sign of a serious injury. To get a bruise, you have to be hit by something or you have to run into something.

    Bruises: 4 Possible Causes & How To Treat a Bruise - WebMD

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    What are the causes of unexplained bruising?

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    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of exp

    Easy bruising sometimes indicates a serious underlying condition, such as a blood-clotting problem or a blood disease. See your health care provider if you: Have frequent, large bruises, especially if your bruises appear on your trunk, back or face or seem to develop for no known reasons.
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    What happens if you get a bruise?
    To get a bruise, you have to be hit by something or you have to run into something. When this happens, small blood vessels are broken and bleed. Because there’s no cut in the skin above them, your red blood cells are trapped under the skin after your tiny blood vessels carrying them have burst open.

    Bruises: 4 Possible Causes & How To Treat a Bruise - WebMD

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    What does a bruise look like?
    How a bruise looks depends on a lot of things, including your natural skin tone, how bad the injury that caused it was, and how long you've had it. You will likely see some discolored skin until the bruise completely heals. But a serious bruise is more likely to be large, painful, swollen, or lumpy.

    Bruises: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Remedies ... - WebMD

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    What if a bruise doesn't go away?
    A bruise that doesn’t go away may be a sign of an underlying condition, such as low or abnormal blood platelets or blood-clotting problems. Everyone bruises occasionally. There’s usually no reason for concern. Keep reading to learn more about what causes bruising, the color-coded healing process, and warning signs that you need to see a doctor.

    Bruise That Won’t Go Away: Causes, Concerns, Treatment & More

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    What causes bruises under skin?
    Bruises happen when blood leaks out of your veins and capillaries and pools under your skin because there isn't an opening for the blood to get out of your body. Blood cells called platelets stop your bleeding, but the pool of blood under your skin can change your skin color and cause swelling, pain, and tenderness.

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  3. Cleveland Clinic
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    Bruises (Ecchymosis): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

  4. Healthline
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    Bruise: Pictures, Types, Symptoms, and Causes - Healthline

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  6. Mayo Clinic
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    Bruise: First aid - Mayo Clinic

  7. Wikipedia
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    Bruise - Wikipedia

  8. WebMD
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    Bruises: 4 Possible Causes & How To Treat a Bruise - WebMD

  9. Medical News Today
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    Bruise colors: Stages, causes, and when to contact a …

    Jan 18, 2024 · Learn how bruises change color as they heal and what factors affect their appearance. Find out when to worry about bruising and when to seek medical attention.

  10. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com › first-aid › helping-bruise-heal

    Treatment Tips To Get A Bruise To Heal - WebMD

  11. Verywell Health
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    11 Common Causes for Why You Bruise Easily - Verywell Health

  12. Healthline
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    Bruise That Won’t Go Away: Causes, Concerns, Treatment & More