Friday, December 16, 2011

Why is Bruising So Common in Older Adults?

Most bruises form when small blood vessels (capillaries) near the skin’s surface are broken by the impact of a blow or injury - often on the arms or legs. When this happens, blood leaks out of the vessels and initially appears as a bright or dark red, purple or black mark. Eventually your body reabsorbs the blood, and the mark disappears.

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