Most people associate bruises with bumps, falls, or physical injuries. However, what if blue or purple marks start appearing ...

Dear Doctors: I slipped and slammed my shin on the metal ledge of a moving van. I could still move my toes, turn my foot, stand on it and walk, so I figured it wasn’t a break. A few days later, a big ...

It happens to all of us from time to time: a total klutz moment. Maybe you’re dragging after a long run, trip up the stairs, and bang your shin on the step below. Or there’s always the bump your head ...

In active children, bruises are usually considered to be common and normal childhood injuries. However, bruises can also be the result of physical abuse or other significant medical conditions.

You expect to see purple when you knock your leg into a table or accidentally elbow the locker room wall while changing at the gym. But bruising that comes from the slightest touch or mystery black ...

Sometimes, you may notice blue or purple marks appearing on your skin even though you cannot recall bumping into anything or ...

Yet another tender bruise. You don't recall bumping into anything, but lately you seem to be bruising frequently. Is this cause for concern? Easy bruising is common with age. Most bruises are harmless ...

When the child starts learning to crawl, stand up and walk, they get prone to bruising. Most parents visit the doctor and are anxious that bruising is a sign of serious illness requiring intervention; ...