Bruising, also known as contusion, is a type of injury that occurs when small blood vessels near the skin’s surface are damaged, causing blood to leak into the surrounding tissue. Bruises can range in color from red to purple to black and blue, and they typically fade over the course of several days or weeks as the body reabsorbs the leaked blood. Although bruising is usually not a serious medical condition, it can be painful and unsightly.
There are a number of things that can cause bruising, including:
