Q: How long should a bruise last? I broke my fibula nearly nine months ago, but I still have a yellowish discoloration on my shin, above the fracture. What could it be? My doctor is unconcerned. A: ...

Imagine a rubber band that's been used for years and has lost its elasticity. It no longer stretches and snaps back as easily, and any slight force can cause it to break. New York City-based ...

Ramming a shin into a coffee table. Bumping a knee into that rod under your desk. Taking a tumble off a bike. These things tend to hurt like [redacted], so you probably won’t be surprised when you ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 74-year-old male. I take Zocor, flecainide and a baby aspirin each day. For the past year, whenever I bump either arm, I get a large blood bruise that lasts for about a week or ...

Easy bruising isn't limited to older adults, but as you age, you may notice an increased tendency to bruise. Despite appearances, easy bruising is generally nothing to worry about. However, it ...

Q: How long should a bruise last? I broke my fibula nearly nine months ago, but I still have a yellowish discoloration on my shin, above the fracture. What could it be? My doctor is unconcerned. A: ...

Everyone gets a bruise now and then, but what if you bruise easily and can't explain how the bruises got there?Certain medications and supplements can cause easy bruising, as can various diseases and ...

Bruising on your legs is usually caused by blunt force to a muscle, like getting hit by an object or falling. But it can also be due to weakness in the blood vessels caused by age, a medication you’re ...

Donating blood helps save lives and also has positive benefits for donors. However, people who donate blood may also experience side effects, such as minor bruising or feeling lightheaded. Here, we ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 74-year-old male. I take Zocor, flecainide and a baby aspirin each day. For the past year, whenever I bump either arm, I get a large blood bruise that lasts for about a week or ...