Hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, anemia, leukemias, or a low platelet count can cause bruising. A person should contact a doctor if they are concerned about their bruising. Bruising is one of the ...

A bruise forms when small blood vessels under the skin break after an injury, causing blood to pool and discolour the area. While most bruises are harmless, deeper injuries can sometimes lead to blood ...

Bruises, usually harmless, can sometimes signal deeper issues like blood clots, especially after leg injuries. A study highlights the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from even minor sprains.

Medically reviewed by Dale Garber, MD Key Takeaways Normal bruises happen to active, healthy children and usually go away in around two weeks.Unexplained bruising in children can be a sign of a ...

Blood clots can form in veins throughout the body, including the arm. Signs to look out for include cramping pain, swelling, and skin that looks bruised and is warm to the touch. A clot needs urgent ...

Certain health conditions, medications, and even inherited disorders can cause random bruising. Consuming certain nutrients may help reduce your risk. Random bruising usually isn’t cause for worry.

Dear Dr. Roach: I'm a 74-year-old male. I take Zocor, flecainide and a baby aspirin each day. For the past year, whenever I bump either arm, I get a large blood bruise that lasts for about a week or ...

Minute differences in the blood pressure between each arm aren’t cause for concern, but there is a point at which variances could represent cardiovascular trouble. An expansive international study has ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 74-year-old male. I take Zocor, flecainide and a baby aspirin each day. For the past year, whenever I bump either arm, I get a large blood bruise that lasts for about a week or ...

Robust evidence from a large international study confirms that a difference in blood pressure readings between arms is linked to greater risk of heart attack, stroke and death. Robust evidence from a ...

If your doctor finds the blood pressure readings between your two arms is different, then you may be at increased risk for chest pain, heart attack and stroke, a large new study finds. If your doctor ...