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How to tell the difference between a bruise and a broken blood vessel?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Similar: A bruise is the result of broken blood vessels usually from trauma. The bruise is from broken- down blood cells and usually lasts a couple of weeks (turn yellowish before fading out).

Answered 8/29/2017

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A broken blood: vessel is what causes all bruises.

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