Contusion; Hematoma
A bruise is an area of skin discoloration. A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin.
There are three types of bruises:
Bruises can last from days to months, with the bone bruise being the most severe and painful.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesEcchymosis treatment; Hematoma or contusion treatmentInformationQuestion:Is there a way to reduce black-and-blue bruises caused by... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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