or your bruising seems abnormal for other reasons, talk to your doctor about what the cause might be. Insider's takeaway Bruises are part of your body's normal reaction to getting injured ...

When a child bruises easily, the injuries may seem unexpected. Some can occur beyond what would seem the normal knee or shin bruise of an active child. These atypical bruises may be a sign of an ...

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