What makes a person "bruise like a peach"?
Posted: 26 May 2015, 10:00Why Do I Bruise Easily? Age And Gender May Have Something To Do With It
The Huffington Post UK | By Rachel Moss
We all experience bruises caused by everyday knocks, bumps and falls throughout our lives.
But some of us seem to be more prone to gaining bruises than our friends, regardless of how accident-prone they may be.
So, what makes a person "bruise like a peach"?
To find out, we must first understand a few basic facts about those pesky brown blobs.
What is a bruise?
According to Nelsons arnicare, a bruise is caused when an impact ruptures small blood vessels under the skin, allowing blood to escape and build up forming a discolouration.
Nerve endings within the affected tissue detect the increased pressure and depending on severity and location, may be perceived as pain or pressure.
The good news is that minor bruises often do not hurt at all.
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The Huffington Post UK | By Rachel Moss
We all experience bruises caused by everyday knocks, bumps and falls throughout our lives.
But some of us seem to be more prone to gaining bruises than our friends, regardless of how accident-prone they may be.
So, what makes a person "bruise like a peach"?
To find out, we must first understand a few basic facts about those pesky brown blobs.
What is a bruise?
According to Nelsons arnicare, a bruise is caused when an impact ruptures small blood vessels under the skin, allowing blood to escape and build up forming a discolouration.
Nerve endings within the affected tissue detect the increased pressure and depending on severity and location, may be perceived as pain or pressure.
The good news is that minor bruises often do not hurt at all.
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