Imagine a rubber band that's been used for years and has lost its elasticity. It no longer stretches and snaps back as easily, and any slight force can cause it to break. New York City-based ...

A bruise develops when an injury does not break the skin but still damages small blood vessels. Researchers are unsure why some bruises itch, but believe it may be due to dry skin and the healing ...

That mysterious purple mark appearing on your arm without any memory of bumping into something might seem like a minor annoyance, but when bruising becomes frequent and unexplained, it could signal a ...

Everyone gets a bruise now and then, but what if you bruise easily and can't explain how the bruises got there?Certain medications and supplements can cause easy bruising, as can various diseases and ...

Ramming a shin into a coffee table. Bumping a knee into that rod under your desk. Taking a tumble off a bike. These things tend to hurt like [redacted], so you probably won’t be surprised when you ...

Q: How long should a bruise last? I broke my fibula nearly nine months ago, but I still have a yellowish discoloration on my shin, above the fracture. What could it be? My doctor is unconcerned. A: ...

Fatty liver can often result in skin symptoms like jaundice, bruising, and swelling. Managing symptoms involves adopting a healthy lifestyle to improve liver health and overall well-being. Share on ...

If you've ever participated in a contact sport, experienced a car accident, been part of a physical altercation, or bumped into a piece of furniture in the dead of the night, chances are you know what ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Being banged up because you’re accident prone or work a physical job is one thing. Being covered in ...

Have you found a purple mark somewhere on your body? It could be ecchymosis. That's the medical term for a type of bruise. This dark purple spot forms on your skin when blood leaks out of your blood ...

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