Unexplained Bruises: When Should You Pay Attention?

Most people get bruises from time to time.

You bump into the corner of a table.

You hit your leg while carrying groceries.

You accidentally knock your arm against a doorway.

A few days later, a blue, purple, or yellow mark appears on your skin.

In most situations, bruises are completely normal and heal on their own without any treatment.

But sometimes bruises seem to appear without a clear reason.

Maybe you don’t remember hitting anything.

Maybe they appear more often than usual.

Or perhaps they seem larger, darker, or slower to heal than the bruises you’ve had in the past.

When that happens, it’s natural to wonder whether your body may be trying to tell you something important.