Bruising
Alternate Names : Purpura, Hematoma, Ecchymoses, Contusion, Petechiae
What other signs and symptoms are associated with this symptom?
Symptoms of bruising vary depending on the cause of the bruising. The bruise
may be very small and may blend in with the texture of the skin, or it may be
large, swollen, and painful.
When evaluating symptoms, the healthcare provider may want to know:
if there is a family history of bleeding problems
when and where the bruises were discovered
if the person is taking any medications
what the person has eaten lately
if there is any history of trauma or recent injury
if the person has recently had a blood transfusion
if there is any history of vomiting blood, blood in the stools,
nosebleeds, or bleeding gums
if there is any fever or other symptoms related to other parts of the
body, such as
diarrhea, shortness of breath, headaches,
chest
pain, abdominal distress, nausea, pain in the extremities,
swelling in the extremities, heavy menstrual
bleeding,
weakness, weight loss, dizziness, or
confusion
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