Question 1

why does a bruise happen?

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Bruise: A bruise is the release of blood into the tissue with the disruption of blood vessels, usually veins.

Question 2

what exactly is a bruise ?

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See below: A bruise is the result injury leading to blood vessels leaking into the tissue around leading to swelling, pain and discoloration in the area around the injury.

Question 3

is it okay to wrap up a bruise?

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Unnecessary: A bruise is a leakage of blood, usually from trauma, under the skin.  If you want to disguise it with a wrap, that is fine, but there is no medical reason to cover up a bruise.  Ice on a bruised area for the first 2-3 days can limit its extent and then use heat help the body disperse the blood.

Question 4

describe the features of a bruise.?

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Bruise: When the skin is traumatized, usually by a direct blow, small capillaries are damaged and leak blood cells.  These spread through the interspaces under the skin leading to the bluish discoloration called a bruise. Unless associated with bleeding disorders, or the trauma caused deeper injury, these can be treated with icing for 2-3 days and then heat later to resolve the bruise.

Question 5

i bruise  really easily. what causes it?

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See below : The cause is most likely friabile blood vessels meaning that they can rupture easily.  Could be caused by certain medications (i.e. Aspirin). Contact a hematologist.

Question 6

are bruises dangerous?

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No.: For the most part, not dangerous at all.  As they go away over 1-2 weeks they may turn a little yellowish, but that's normal.  As long as the pain's going away also, there's nothing to worry about!  cheers!

Question 7

how to remove bruises!?

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Bruise: For the first 24 hours, i would ice the effected area to minimize the spread of the bruise. After 48 hours, heat may be applied to allow the blood to disperse about the body. The amount of time it takes to heal is highly variable from person to person.

Question 8

i am covered in bruises?

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Low platelets?: You need to have your blood counts checked now. There are a number of causes of new bruising, the most common of which is an antibody-mediated destruction of your platelets (there are treatments for this). Are you having any other bleeding symptoms like nose bleeds or gum bleeding? A doctor will start with a few blood tests, and once a cause is found, treatment can be planned.

Question 9

why am i bruising so bad?

Accepted Answer

Stop anticoagulants: Bruising is caused by bleeding and implies coagulation problems. Aspirin, nsaids, coumadin, (warfarin) plavix, xarelto, some herbals, and many others lead to bleeding. Check for these causes. Otherwise need a hematologist to check blood for lack of clotting factors as easy bruising/bleeding is not a good or natural sign, especially in a young person. Limit trauma.

Question 10

how to heal forefoot bruise ?

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Forefoot bruise: Initially icing and compression will help to reduce the swelling and bleeding from the injury. Warm moist heat after 48 hours will help to disperse the 'bleed' or bruise.Whilrppol or massage therapy can also be beneficial.Activity will also help.

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