Easy Bruising
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Easy Bruising Symptoms
Symptoms that occur with easy bruising include:
Unexplained or easy bruising to the skin
Rashes
that look like broken blood vessels in the skin or
bruises
Bleeding gums
Nosebleeds
Prolonged bleeding after injury
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Last Updated: Mar 16, 2009
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Easy Bruising References:
Liesner R, Hann I, Khair K. Non-accidental injury and the haematologist: the causes and investigation of easy bruising. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2004 May;15 Suppl 1:S41-8.
Maguire S, Mann MK, Sibert J, Kemp A. Are there patterns of bruising in childhood which are diagnostic or suggestive of abuse? A systematic review. Arch Dis Child. 2005 Feb;90(2):182-6.
Valente MJ, Abramson N. Easy bruisability. South Med J. 2006 Apr;99(4):366-70. Review. Summary for patients in: South Med J. 2006 Jun;99(6):635.
Vora A, Makris M. Personal practice: An approach to investigation of easy bruising. Arch Dis Child. 2001 Jun;84(6):488-91.
