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Bruising (Contusion)
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Bruising (Contusion)
Bruises occur when the blood vessels (capillaries) under the skin are broken, but not the skin itself. Blood then leaks out, causing discolouration on the skin's surface.
Symptom classification
Body areaEntire Body
Body areaSkin
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