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Sep 9, 2022 · 4 min read. When someone hits you -- or you bump into something hard -- it can break the small blood vessels beneath your skin. That’s where a bruise forms. This happens because the blood leaks...
May 13, 2023 · 3 min read. Bruises are so common that you probably don’t think twice when you see a small black-and-blue mark on your shin or forearm. A bruise is a sign that you’ve been injured, but it’s...
A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin. Considerations. There are three types of bruises: Subcutaneous -- beneath the skin. Intramuscular -- within the belly of the underlying muscle. Periosteal -- bone bruise. Bruises can last from days to months.
