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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 September 2009
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Netball - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2009
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Rib injuries
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2009
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Side effects of chemotherapy
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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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.
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Jul 2009
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Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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Better Health Channel
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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.. The cause of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is unknown, but it is thought that some kinds of viral infections prompt the immune system to malfunction. 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.
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Apr 2009
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Sports injuries
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Mar 2009
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Head injuries - first aid
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Mar 2009
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Martial arts - preventing injury
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Dec 2008
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Cuts, grazes and bruises
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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While the body is very good at healing itself, cuts and grazes usually heal more quickly if simple first aid steps are followed.
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Nov 2008
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Meningitis
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Better Health Channel
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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, purplered 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, purplered skin rash or bruising and discomfort looking at bright lights (photophobia).
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Oct 2008
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Liver problems - primary biliary cirrhosis
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2008
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Falls prevention for older people
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jul 2008
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Von Willebrand's disorder
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Better Health Channel
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Von Willebrand's disorder (VWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder. People with von Willebrand's may have frequent nosebleeds, easy bruising, heavy menstruation (periods) and/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.
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Jul 2008
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Vitamin K
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Jun 2008
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Bruises and sprains
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Jan 2008
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Paracetamol for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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May 2007
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Body maintenance - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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The human body is a marvellous machine. It's tough, but it can break, tear or bruise.
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May 2002
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