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Black and Blue Guide to Bruises

by Carole Vansickle, eHow Editor

A harmless bruise may mean trouble.

If you can't seem to stop turning black and blue, then you may have a bruising problem. While bruises can be caused by clumsiness, chronic bruising can indicate health issues. eHow reveals the best ways to treat bruises and spot signs of trouble.

Treating Bruises

  • How to Naturally Get Rid of Bruises

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  • How to Reduce Bruising With Herbs

    If you seem to get a lot of bruises, and if they take forever to clear up, you might be suffering from poor circulation to and from your heart and brain. Bruises are Read More

  • How to Care for a Bruise Naturally

    Bruises appear when you bump a part of your body hard enough to cause bleeding under the skin. If you get bruises for no reason, talk to your doctor to rule out a more Read More

  • How to Treat a Bruised Shoulder

    A bruised shoulder can be painful, but it is seldom a cause for a trip to the doctor. With a few simple steps, you can treat a bruised shoulder and relieve the discomfort Read More

  • How to Treat Bruised Ribs

    Bruised ribs can occur when a hard hit is taken to the rib or abdominal area. The ribs themselves will push against the muscle wall that surrounds them and this is what Read More

  • How to Treat a Bone Bruise

    A bone bruise is an injury to a bone caused by a sudden jerk or fall, which harms the bone but does not fracture it. Bone bruises are visible in high-density MRI (Magnetic Read More

  • How to Remove Bruises

    Bruises are a natural part of life. You can be as cautious and careful as you like, but bruises are something that can never be 100% avoided. At one time or another Read More

  • How to Care for a Bruise

    A bruise is caused when blood vessels rupture due to a blow to a part of your body. No special bruise care is required, but there are things you can do if you want to Read More

Potential Health Problems

Bruises and Makeup

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A harmless bruise may mean trouble.

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