Bruise: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
A bruise is usually caused by a blow or by bumping into something. There is no visible injury to the tissue.
Symptoms
The affected area is often swollen and an effusion of blood can be seen. A bruise can be very painful. Bruising is caused by the bleeding of small injured veins under the skin. If deep-lying blood vessels are injured then the bleeding results in swelling.
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Treatment
- Cool the bruise (cooling it helps to soothe the pain and reduce swelling.)
- Elevation
- Rest
- In certain cases it is difficult to differentiate between a serious and a small injury. In case of doubt consult your doctor especially if the bruise occurs on the head.
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