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 ...

If you’re someone who finds a new bruise every time you bump into a coffee table, you’re definitely not alone. Some women bruise more easily due to skin sensitivity, genetics, or simple lifestyle ...

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 ...

Everybody gets the occasional bruise on their arms or legs, and it’s normal not to remember the small injury that caused it. Bruises typically aren’t a big deal, and they usually go away within a week ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Waking up in the morning with a bruise you don't remember getting is not unusual. But if this starts to ...

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 ...

Being banged up because you’re accident prone or work a physical job is one thing. Being covered in bruises for no particular reason is another. If you’re in the latter category, that means you bruise ...

One minor side effect of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is a tendency for bruises to form easily and heal slowly. Bruises can be caused by multiple disease-related factors, but bruising is usually ...