Jan 26, 2023 · “Ecchymosis” is the medical term for bruises. These form when blood pools under your skin. They’re caused by a blood vessel break. Bruises look like a mark on your skin that’s black and blue or red to purple. Bruises change color as they heal and most don’t need treatment. Unexplained bruises could be a sign of an underlying medical ...

Nov 14, 2024 · A hematoma happens when you have blood pooling someplace inside your body. Most hematomas aren’t serious, and you can commonly see them in the form of surface bruises. But when hematomas are deeper or bigger, they can become serious. And knowing when they need care can make a lifesaving difference.

Bone bruises (contusions) are similar to bruises on your skin. But they’re more serious because damage to your bones can take longer to heal and may lead to fractures (broken bones). Most people can manage bone bruise symptoms with the RICE method while their bones heal.

Jan 8, 2025 · “Panniculitis” is a term for a group of conditions that cause inflammation in the layer of fat beneath your skin. As a result, painful lumps (nodules) form. They look like small bruises. These are most common on your lower legs.

Feb 21, 2025 · A contusion is a bruise, which is what you see when broken blood vessels cause discoloration under your skin. A forceful blow may break blood vessels deep within your soft tissues, including your muscles.

May 23, 2023 · A muscle contusion is a muscle bruise. It happens from a direct, blunt blow to your muscle. At-home care is usually enough to treat most muscle bruises. But moderate or severe muscle contusions may require medical care. You should also look out for signs of possible complications, like rapid swelling and numbness in the affected area.

A hemorrhage is bleeding from a damaged blood vessel. Many things can cause bleeding inside and outside of your body. Types of hemorrhages range from minor (like a bruise) to major (like bleeding in your brain). If you can’t stop external bleeding or suspect internal bleeding, get immediate medical help.

Feb 4, 2025 · A black eye is bruising around your eye that develops after trauma to your face or head. The bruises form on your upper and lower eyelids and the skin around your eye. These bruises may look purple, blue and/or black in color. Despite its name, a “black eye” doesn’t mean your eye itself is injured. It just refers to the skin around your eye.

Jul 17, 2024 · Bleeding diathesis happens when you bleed a lot or bruise easily. It means you have too much internal (inside your body) or external bleeding (outside your body). Some people have medical conditions that uncontrollable bleeding.

Sep 29, 2022 · Hemarthrosis happens when bleeding inside your body makes blood pool around one of your joints. It’s important to get the bleeding stopped and its cause treated. Visit a healthcare provider as soon as you notice any swelling or bruising around one of your joints — especially if you’re in pain or it’s hard to move.