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A member asked:
Is a bruise caused by a blown vein?
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Possible: Bruise can be a sign a damage muscle, blood vessels, fracture, or even internal organ injury.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Yes: Injury to any type of blood vessel can result in a bruise if it allows blood to leak out into surrounding tissues.
Answered 6/4/2017
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