Why do we sometimes have bruises on people?

If you fall over your bicycle or hit a corner of the table, you will see a dark green or purple mark on the skin 1-2 days later.

This is because when you bump into an object, small blood vessels, or capillaries, break under the skin causing blood to flow out of the vessel . You can picture it like a water pipe cracking and leaking water out. Blood leaks out of the vessels and coagulates under the skin, creating bruises.

Bruises can change color

When you first get hit, you will feel pain and you may also immediately see red marks.

If you bump and hit a large object, over a week or two, the bruise changes color from red to purple to red, then to blue, green and yellow, then disappears completely.

When you first get hit, you will feel pain and you may also immediately see red marks. After a few days, it will turn red or dark purple. That's because the red colored cells are now broken. The body breaks down these cells because it doesn't need them anymore. Finally, when the body begins to clean the wound, removing the damaged blood cells, the bruise will fade, turn green or yellow. Usually, bruise time

What should you do when bruising?

Immediately after the impact, that is, when the bruise has not turned purple or green, apply cold compresses with a cold towel, a plastic bag containing a few small stones, or the like, for 5- 10 minutes.

If you have bruises on your legs and arms, you can rest your legs and arms high. Tell your parents if you see: the bruise does not improve or discolored after a few days, the bruise is more swollen and painful, you cannot move your arms and legs at the bruised areas or you are very good. bruised like that without knowing why.

Bruising at other times is difficult to avoid at times, especially for hyperactive children who often run, play and play sports and the bruises caused by these activities are usually not cause for concern.

If you're playing sports or riding a bike, wear a helmet and other protective gear, such as knee pads and gloves, that reduce the risk of pain and bruising when you fall or bump.

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