- Bruise or contusion
Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.
- Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Physical abuse
Symptoms of physical abuse include broken bones or fractures, sprains, bruises, burns, black eyes, and more.
- Falls or injury
Falls are common and can lead to bumps, bruises, cuts, sprains, concussions, and fractures.
- Child abuse
The signs and symptoms of child abuse include bruises, burns, bleeding, fearful behavior, bedwetting and more.
- Cold exposure
Cold exposure symptoms include color changes on the skin, numbness, stinging, redness, blisters, and more.
- Trauma or injury
Trauma most often refers to serious bodily injury or wounds symptoms range depending on the injury.
- Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia causes bruising, frequent nosebleeds, and tiny red dots that look like a rash.
- CREST syndrome
CREST syndrome is a rare autoimmune disease that causes tissues to harden throughout the body.
- Whooping cough
Whooping cough, a contagious respiratory infection, causes a runny nose, a mild fever, and a severe cough.