What is a bruise and what 'causes one?
147027
I think John explained it best
1034915
Nothing to worry about-its happened to me a few time.You probably did bruise/scratch yourself at work.Put some neosporin on it and unless it gets infected just forget about it.
631280
you just responded to my question and I found the answer. vericose veins erupt the same as veins. These can cause bruising and swelling even without injury to area bruised. The best treatment is Ice/ heat alternating, and let them heal just like bruises. The swelling should go down in a few days same as a bruise.
820536
You probably are bruised, but should get better. If you don't feel better in a day or two, you may want to have a doctor check you just to be sure there's no real damage.\n\nIn the future.... well... you know.... he should be a little careful.\n\nBest Wishes,\n\nSue
991290
Well... \nA) severe bruise (any part of the body)\nB) Death? (temple)\nC) broken bones (arm/leg)\nD) Unconsciousness (head)\nOf the four listed above A) would be the most common injury. Otherwise Broken Bones.  The other two are rare occurences.
208920
When you get hit your body takes a beating.  Everything in your body shifts forward then back from the impact.  The bruising is caused from the injury when something is hit to a certain force causing bleeding under your skin.
1020080
Most bruises and cuts take only about a week or 2 to fully heal up from an average person. The process will take longer if you happen to lack any iron in your blood as well as being diabetic (as the inability for your wounds to heal is a symptom due to the excess sugar in your blood cells). If the latter is the case, you need to see the doctor for diagnosis and proper treatment.
883937
People can bruise easily because of lack of vitamin C, vitamin K , anemia, decreased platelet count, side effect of some medication (Aspirin, Plavix), abnormalities of clotting system, such as hemophilia, von Willebrand's disease, etc.
913070
you cant they are bruises
408242
Could be bruised or even fractured, if its causing you alot of pain, go see a doctor.
763492
Actually the bump on the head is due to edema or a fluid accumulating in the area that you got hit thats why its a big buldge this fluid contains all kinds of cells neutrophils and macrophages. The bump will cause a break in the continuity of your blood vessles, and you get some blood leaking and slowly itll be engulfed. Since the head as well as most of hte body is rich in blood vessels its not a worry if a few vessles break when getting injured. Slowly the injured tissues (site of the bump) will start being selectively removed and newer tissues will form, this is why you see the different color changes every few days 2-3 days about, from red to blue to green to brown then faint and finally back to normal. Bruising in the head might be more severe though because it doesnt have fascia or fat protecting it under the skin layer, good luck hope this helps you.
1177044
It could be an effect of the anesthesia or pain medications that you were given.  If this continues or if you develop a fever or any other strange symptoms like a rash or bruising, please see a doctor immediately!
700851
It's a fairly recent bruise.  Red is most recent, then it turns blue..   As the bruise ages, it will fade to light purple-ish green and finally yellow.
664049
There are several reasons, but you should know that it's pretty normal. Women bruise more easily than men, and the elderly will also bruise easily. Usually, it's nothing to worry about. \n\nThere are some conditions that can cause you to bruise more easily... such as...\n\nA medication, such as aspirin or blood thinners \nA bleeding or clotting disorder, such as hemophilia\nOther diseases that affect clotting. Examples include: \nChronic inflammatory diseases, such as lupus.\nLiver disease, such as cirrhosis.\nSome types of cancer, such as lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple myeloma.\nInflammation of a blood vessel (vasculitis).\nMalnutrition, such as deficiencies of vitamins B12, C, or K, or folic acid.\n\nI think that you are probably quite normal, but if you have any concerns, then please see your doctor. \n\nSome cases in which you should consult a doc are...\n\nbruise doesn't go away after 2 weeks, you bruise often and you haven't been bumping into things, bruises seem to develop for no known reasons, a bruise is getting more painful, your bruise is swelling, you can't move a joint, or\nthe bruise is near your eye
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As a bruise heals, it changes color until it disappears. Bruises typically change color in a progression from a reddish blush to a gradually darkening blue or purple, followed by green and finally yellow-brown.\n\nThis color change occurs because white blood cells are removing the decayed blood products little by little, the NF says. Different components of the blood have different colors, and these colors in turn lend color to the bruise. Green, for example, represents a component called biliverdin. Yellow-brown represents bilirubin.\n\nIf you have a bruise that's a yellowish color or a yellow-green, it's an old bruise -- probably several days old. The color change begins either at the outside of the bruise or at the center, depending on how the bruise occurred.\n\nTo treat a bruise, the first step is to apply ice, but not for more than 15 minutes at a time. Ice numbs the pain and slows down the bleeding. After two days, you can begin to apply heat. This speeds recovery by increasing circulation in the affected area. If you can, elevate the area that is bruised.\n\nWhen does a bruise require medical attention?\n\nIf you have a bruise, but you don’t recall being hit or injured where the bruise appears.\n\nIf the pain is out of proportion to what you might expect from the injury.\n\nIf the bruise is larger than what you'd expect from the injury.\n\nIf the pain worsens; the pain should lessen with time.\n\nHemophiliacs, as well as those taking anticoagulants should probably talk to their health care provider if they get a bruise. And if you seem to develop bruises in the course of your normal activities, without a related increase in falls or bumps, also check with your provider.
623102
Yes its very possible to get bruises from over exerting muscles. As with any bruise- treatment is rest , ice, Tylenol (avoid aspirin, ibuprofen these can make bruising worse)
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The bruises should fade.  If you think they happened due to you rubbing too hard, you might want to check with your physician to see if you are anemic.\n\nIf you did not rub too hard, see your physician and take the product you used with you so that he can see it.  In the meantime, don't use the product again!