Although random or sudden bruising does not necessarily mean that a person has a medical condition, it may still be worth discussing with a doctor. This article will expand on factors in and causes of ...

Hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, anemia, leukemias, or a low platelet count can cause bruising. A person should contact a doctor if they are concerned about their bruising. Bruising is one of the ...

Everyone gets a bruise now and then, but what if you bruise easily and can't explain how the bruises got there?Certain medications and supplements can cause easy bruising, as can various diseases and ...

Bumping your hip into the corner of a table or hitting your head on a low ceiling can leave you with a bruise, but the cause of bruising is sometimes less obvious — in fact, some people are more prone ...

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 ...

Easy bruising isn't limited to older adults, but as you age, you may notice an increased tendency to bruise. Despite appearances, easy bruising is generally nothing to worry about. However, it ...

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 ...

Sant-Rayn Pasricha receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He consults for CSL-Vifor and has consulted pro bono for the World ...

Imagine a rubber band that's been used for years and has lost its elasticity. It no longer stretches and snaps back as easily, and any slight force can cause it to break. New York City-based ...