Bruises

A bruise forms when small blood vessels break near the skin's surface, allowing a small amount of blood to leak out under the skin. The trapped blood appears as a black-and-blue mark. As the body reabsorbs the blood with time, the bruise will change colour and eventually disappear.

Follow the links below to find information about bruises and bruising.

Reviewed October 2011

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Title:   Vitamin K
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Vitamin K is needed by humans to cause blood to clot. Without vitamin K small cuts can go on bleeding for a long time, small injuries can cause a lot of bruising, and bleeding can occur in many parts of the body.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Head injuries - first aid
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head, from a fall, knock or assault, can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the scalp or face. Symptoms of serious head injury include wounds, altered consciousness, clear fluid from the eyes or nose, black eyes or bruises behind the ears, vision changes, nausea and vomiting.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Sports injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sports injuries are caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. Common injuries include bruises, sprains, strains, joint injuries and nose bleeds. Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Cuts, grazes and bruises
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   While the body is very good at healing itself, cuts and grazes usually heal more quickly if simple first aid steps are followed.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Rib injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The ribcage supports the upper body, protects internal organs, including the heart and lungs, and assists with breathing. Rib injuries include bruises, torn cartilage and bone fractures. Older people are more prone to rib fractures because bones thin with age. Flail chest occurs when three or more ribs are broken in at least two places, front and back.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Von Willebrand's disorder
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Von Willebrand's disorder (VWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder. People with von Willebrand's may have frequent nosebleeds, easy bruising, heavy menstruation (periods) or excessive bleeding from the mouth. VWD can be so mild that people do not know they have the condition until they have surgery or a major accident.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Bruises
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Anyone who is rushing about doing heaps of things can bang into something if they are in too much of a rush. so kids often have bruises in many colours.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Martial arts - preventing injury
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The risk of injury from martial arts is low compared to other contact sports. Different forms of martial arts include karate, kung fu, ju jitsu, kickboxing, judo and tae kwon do. Most injuries are to the limbs and are usually mild to moderate, for example bruises or cuts.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Liver problems - primary biliary cirrhosis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is chronic inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within the liver. The cause is unknown and there is no cure. PBC seems to be associated with other autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and Sjogren's syndrome but the reason is not known. Symptoms vary but may include fatigue, skin pigmentation, jaundice, itching skin, weight loss, easy bruising and indigestion.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder. The person's blood doesn't clot properly because the blood clotting platelets are destroyed by antibodies. Symptoms include bruising easily, a rash of small red dots, bleeding from the gums or any area of the body, frequent nosebleeds and abnormal menstruation.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Netball - preventing injury
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Netball injuries occur to the lower leg, wrist, hand and fingers. Sprains, bruises, fractures and dislocations are also common injuries. Warming up and wearing the right gear can help prevent injury.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Meningitis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Meningitis is when the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges) become infected by bacteria or viruses. Meningitis can cause death. Meningitis symptoms in babies and young children include fever, refusing feeds, fretfulness, being difficult to wake, purple–red skin rash or bruising, high moaning cry and pale or blotchy skin. Symptoms of meningitis in adults and older children include headache, fever, vomiting, neck stiffness and joint pains, drowsiness and confusion, purple–red skin rash or bruising and discomfort looking at bright lights (photophobia).
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Falls prevention for older people
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Falls are a major cause of injury for older people and cause hip and wrist fractures, dislocations, head injuries and bruises. Falls can be prevented with simple safety measures in the home and outside. Managing medications, foot care and regular eye tests can also minimise the risk of falls.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Paracetamol/acetaminophen (single administration) for perineal pain in the early postpartum period
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The birth of a baby should be a very special time for every woman, but perineal pain can sometimes interfere and cause problems. The perineum is a diamond-shaped area between the vagina and the anus. Perineal pain can arise from bruising or tearing that...
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Spider veins, bruises and scars - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Spider veins (fine, purple, red or blue veins), bruises and scars are common skin problems. Find out what products are available for spider veins, bruises and scars.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Side effects of chemotherapy
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Because the drugs all work differently, they have different side effects. Chemotherapy drugs can also affect individual women in different ways. Most side effects of chemotherapy can be managed with medical care. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, tiredness, hair loss, diarrhoea, constipation, weight gain, weight loss, depression, anxiety, menopausal symptoms, sexual difficulties, mouth ulcers and infections, skin changes, nail changes, nerve, muscle problems, swelling, feeling vague, in a fog, infection, bleeding, bruising, kidney problems, bladder problems, heart problems, bone marrow problems, allergic reactions.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Therapeutic ultrasound for postpartum perineal pain and dyspareunia
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Too little evidence from trials to show whether women have less pain if they have ultrasound treatment for perineal pain after childbirth. A woman's perineum (area between the vagina and anus) may bruise, tear or be artificially cut (episiotomy) during ...
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Paracetamol for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The surgical removal of wisdom teeth (third molars) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure undertaken in oral surgery practice. Postoperative complications may include swelling, bruising and limited mouth opening but patients are most often c...
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Body maintenance - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The human body is a marvellous machine. It's tough, but it can break, tear or bruise.
Date:   May 2002

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