A 32-year-old woman presents to an urgent care clinic with a sore throat, subjective fever, and abnormal bruising. She states that her sore throat has been getting gradually worse for approximately 5 ...
It’s happened to the best of us: You wake up with a small bruise on your leg or arm, and no matter how hard you try to remember what caused it, the source remains a mystery. For some people, it’s ...
Bruising occurs when blood becomes trapped under the skin, usually following an impact injury that damages small blood vessels. However, not all bruising has a simple explanation. Although random or ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial tachycardia when I was 5 years old. I had an ablation to treat it when I was 48, which was successful. I have always had and continue to have ...
Frequent leg bruising can result from aging or some medications. It may also occur if you have certain health conditions, including vitamin deficiencies and bleeding disorders. It can be alarming to ...
Have you ever woken up with random bruises on your body – that too without any memory of an injury? A black and blue on your arms or on your calves? If that is the case, you’re not alone. Bruising ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial tachycardia when I was 5 years old. I had an ablation to treat it when I was 48, which was successful. I have always had and continue to have ...
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Why Does My Child Bruise So Easily?

When a child bruises easily, the injuries may seem unexpected. Some can occur beyond what would seem the normal knee or shin ...