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 ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. 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 ...

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 ...

SAINT-MALO, France (AP) ― Hitting the asphalt at something like 60 kilometers per hour flayed off a patch of skin from Tom Veelers’ right thigh. Blood snaked down his leg from his sliced-up right knee ...