{"id":1612,"date":"2020-06-12T12:32:05","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T12:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1612"},"modified":"2026-01-08T05:51:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T05:51:31","slug":"bruise-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/bruise-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Bruise- Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Bruise?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll fall\noff your bike, bang your shin on the coffee table (which you swore you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d be\nmoving months ago), or run into a wall and wake up with a bruise. A bruise is\ncaused by damaging or fracturing tiny blood vessels as a result of damage to\nthe skin (be it bumping into something or hitting yourself with a hammer). The\nelevated area of a bump or bruise is the result of blood leakage into the\ntissues from these injured blood vessels, as well as the body&#8217;s response to the\ninjury. Medically, a bruise has termed a contusion. A purplish, flat bruise\nthat happens when blood spills out into the skin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s top layers is called an\necchymosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the symptoms and signs of bruises?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruise signs\nvary according to cause. Discoloration of the skin is often the first sign.\nWhile they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re usually black and blue, bruises can also be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Red<\/li><li>Green<\/li><li>Purple<\/li><li>Brown<\/li><li>Yellowish, that is most often seen when bruise heals<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also\nfeel discomfort and tenderness when it comes to bruising. These symptoms generally\nimprove as the bruise heals.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to call your doctor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy\nbruising is a medical emergency if there is a large, massive bruise under the\nskin which appears to bleed continuously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organ\ninjuries are also an emergency, so if a person is having a hard blow to the\nback, chest or stomach, if a bruise is very painful, or if it is unusually\nblack or swollen, he should go to the emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in\nmost cases, it is safe to wait to see if a bruise is resolving by itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People\nshould consult with a doctor regarding easy bruising if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Suddenly they start to bruise more easily than before <\/li><li>Other symptoms include yellow skin, fever, low energy or skin\nchanges <\/li><li>They take medications and tend to bruise more easily <\/li><li>They get a lot of painful bruises which are very sluggish to heal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/bruise-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Causes_of_a_Bruise\" title=\"Causes of a Bruise\">Causes of a Bruise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/bruise-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Risk_Factors_for_Bruising\" title=\"Risk Factors for Bruising\">Risk Factors for Bruising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/bruise-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Complications\" title=\"Complications\">Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/bruise-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#How_can_bruises_be_prevented\" title=\"How can bruises be prevented?\">How can bruises be prevented?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_a_Bruise\"><\/span>Causes of a Bruise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>People get\nbruises usually when they bump into something or when something bumps into\nthem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some people, who practice vigorously, such as athletes and weight\nlifters, may experience bruises. These bruises are the result of microscopic\ntears in the under-skin blood vessels. <\/li><li>A bleeding disorder may be indicated by unexplained bruises that\noccur easily or for no apparent reason, especially when the bruise is\naccompanied by frequent nosebleeds or bleeding gums.<\/li><li>Often, what are thought to be unexplained bruises on the shin or\nthigh, for instance, are caused by bumps into a bedpost or other object and\nfail to recall the injury. <\/li><li>Bruises also occur in the elderly, as their skin has become thinner\nwith age. The tissues that support the underlying blood vessels have become\nmore fragile. <\/li><li>Bruises are also more prevalent in those taking blood-thinning\nmedicines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Factors_for_Bruising\"><\/span>Risk Factors for Bruising<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A contusion\nis the result of blunt force contacts, such as a fall or a direct blow. The\nforce crushes small blood vessels beneath the skin, and sometimes the muscle\nfibres and connective tissue without breaking the skin. Your body normally\nstops the bleeding quickly, but a small amount of blood often leaks into\nsurrounding tissues and under the skin, forming a visible bruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing risk factors increase a person\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s likelihood of bruising easily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Age greater than 50<\/li><li>Anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications, such as aspirin and\nwarfarin (Coumadin)<\/li><li>Bleeding disorders due to liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, or\nan inherited condition<\/li><li>Blood vessel defects<\/li><li>Platelet disorders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications\"><\/span>Complications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruising-related\ncomplications may be progressive and differ according to the underlying cause.\nSince serious illnesses may cause simple or unexplained bruising, failure to\nseek care may lead to complications and permanent harm. It is important to\ncontact your health care provider when you experience any kind of persistent or\nrecurrent bruising or bleeding symptoms, such as lacerations or cuts that take\na long time to stop bleeding. Once the underlying cause is diagnosed, following\nthe treatment plan outlined by your doctor can lower your risk of potential\ncomplications including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Coma due to brain contusion or hematoma<\/li><li>Compartment syndrome (a complication of severe muscle bruise)<\/li><li>Hematoma<\/li><li>Hypovolemic shock and coma due to contusions or hematomas of\norgans such as the liver or spleen<\/li><li>Risk of fracture, especially in the elderly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_bruises_be_prevented\"><\/span>How can bruises be prevented?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Even among\nhealthy children and adults bruises are a common problem. Even they cannot be\navoided absolutely, you can decrease the chance of bruises in the following\nways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep furniture away from doorways or walkways where you might bump\ninto it.<\/li><li>Carry a flashlight to reduce the chance of accidental falls while\nwalking through poorly-lit areas. <\/li><li>Keep the floors and walkways clear of obstacles (such as throw\nrugs) which may cause you to slip and fall. <\/li><li>When playing contact sports or riding a motorcycle wear helmets or\nother protective equipment.<\/li><li>Keep a night light on in case you need to get up during the night\nto go to the bathroom.<\/li><li>Make sure your diet contains adequate amounts of vitamins B12, C,\nand K, and folic acid.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Bruise? 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