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Will a sprained finger bruise?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

bruise: Usually, but not always. Depends on whether bleeding has occurred.

Answered 1/17/2017

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Dr. answered

Not necessarily: A bruise usually appears from torn blood vessels. If you have had a mild sprain, there may be pain and swelling without any bruising

Answered 10/31/2016

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