The bruise will change colors, from red to purple and brown to yellow before it goes away completely. You may also be more prone to bruising as you age because your skin becomes thinner and you have less fat under the skin.Īlong with a bruise, you might also experience pain and soreness at the site of injury.
Bruises are most commonly caused by an injury, like falling or bumping into something, but they can also be caused by muscle strains, ligament sprains, or bone fractures.Ĭertain medical conditions can make you more prone to bruising, especially conditions that cause low levels of platelets or blood clotting disorders, such as thrombocytopenia.
