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Bruising Susceptibility
	Bruising is an area of discolored skin that develops when the lining of small blood vessels is damaged, allowing blood cells to escape into the skin and tissues. Within days to a week or so, the bruise becomes more purple. Treatment & Prevention The way one deals with bruising obviously depends on the cause. In general, wearing protective clothing will also prevent or lessen bruising. Seek medical attention if See a doctor if... Rarely, there will be a feeling of extreme pressure in a bruised area, especially if it is large or very painful. This may be due to a condition known as compartment syndrome. Increased pressure on the soft tissues and structures beneath the skin can decrease the supply of vital blood and oxygen to the tissues. This is potentially life-threatening and you should receive emergency care promptly; surgery frequently needs to be performed to relieve the extreme buildup of pressure. You are bruising spontaneously without any injury, fall, or other cause. There are signs of infection around the bruised area such as streaks of redness, pus or other drainage, or fever.
Bruising Susceptibility is linked to:
	Cirrhosis of the Liver Environmental Illness / MCS Vitamin K Requirement