- Bruise or contusion
Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.
- Trauma or injury
Trauma most often refers to serious bodily injury or wounds symptoms range depending on the injury.
- Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.
- Sprained ankle
An ankle sprain is an injury the ligaments in the foot causing pain, tenderness, swelling, and bruising.
- Child abuse
The signs and symptoms of child abuse include bruises, burns, bleeding, fearful behavior, bedwetting and more.
- Broken (fractured) foot
Broken, or fractured, bones in feet are very common and can cause pain, swelling and bruising.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Physical abuse
Symptoms of physical abuse include broken bones or fractures, sprains, bruises, burns, black eyes, and more.
- Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia causes bruising, frequent nosebleeds, and tiny red dots that look like a rash.
