There are few bodily injuries more relatable than bruises. At one time or another, virtually all of us have sustained this injury after bumping an arm or a leg against an object or because we've ...

Before her death, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was last seen in public on Tuesday, Sept. 6., when she greeted politician Liz Truss at Balmoral, her castle in Scotland, and appointed Truss as prime ...

Bruising occurs when blood becomes trapped under the skin, usually following an impact injury that damages small blood vessels. However, not all bruising has a simple explanation. Although random or ...

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 ...

Bruising easily is fairly common, and it may just be a sign of normal aging or because of a medicine you’re taking. But in some cases, easy bruising could be a cause for concern. Everybody gets the ...

Bruising easily is often the result of taking blood-thinning medications, including ibuprofen. Other medications that can lead to more bruises are steroids like Prednisone and Hydrocortisone. Having a ...

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 ...

You’ve spotted another unexplained purple blotch on your thigh. Or maybe you’ve noticed your shins look like a connect-the-dots puzzle of bruises in various healing stages. If you’re constantly ...

Bruising may occur for no apparent reason on the legs. Unexplained leg bruising can be due to liver disease, nutritional deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, and other disorders. Bruising often occurs ...

A bruise, also called a contusion, happens when a small blood vessel just under the skin’s surface breaks and blood leaks into the surrounding tissue. Bruises are most commonly caused by an injury, ...