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A bruise, or a contusion, is usually a minor hermatoma (localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels) of tissue in which capilleries and sometimes venules are damaged by trauma, allowing blood to seep into the surrounding interstitial tissues. Bruises can involve capillaries at the level of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and bone. Sometimes a bruise is caused by an internal trauma. Sometimes bruises can be serious, leading to other more life-threatening forms of hematoma.
Treatment for light bruises is minimal and may include RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), painkillers, and, later in recovery, light stretching exercises. Very gentle massage of the area and application of heat may encourage blood flow and relieve pain although causing additional pain may indicate the massage is exacerbating the injury.
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Is a bruise worse than a bruise?
ummm..... please specify what the difference between a bruise and a bruise is :)
How do you say bruise in spanish?
magullar = to bruise una magulladura = a bruise
When was Your Bruise created?
Your Bruise was created in 1998.
What fruit does not bruise people?
Oranges do not bruise people & Bars of soap don't bruise people
Is a bruise closed?
Yes, a bruise is a closed wound.
What is the homophone for brew?
Bruise like i have a bruise on my shoulder
Why does the body bruise without pain?
heart bruise
What is the pronunciation for bruise?
The pronunciation for "bruise" is /bruːz/.
What is another word for bruise?
Bruise is the same in the noun and verb form
What should you do for a purple bruise?
After 5 to 10 days, the bruise turns greenish or yellowish. ... All you have to do is apply cold to the bruise for half an hour to an hour at a time ... A bruise is getting more painful. Your bruise is swelling. You can't move a joint. ...
When was The Permanent Bruise created?
The Permanent Bruise was created in 2003.
Can the soles of your feet bruise?
Yes, the soles of the feet can bruise.
