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A bruise is an area of skin discoloration. A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin. |
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Symptoms
The main symptoms are pain, swelling, and skin discoloration. The bruise begins as a pinkish red color that can be ve...
Causes
Bruises are often caused by falls, sports injuries, car accidents, or blows received by other people or objects. If y...
Tests
Bruising is usually a minor problem, which does not require a medical diagnosis. However, faced with extensive bruisi...
Treatments
Place ice on the bruise to help it heal faster and to reduce swelling. Place the ice in a cloth - DO NOT place ice di...
Prevention
Because bruises are usually the direct result of an injury, the following are important safety recommendations: Teach...
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