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Bruising (Contusion)

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Bruising (Contusion)

ID 32

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

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

23

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

5