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    Bruising or discoloration and Enlarged or swollen glands

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms bruising or discoloration and enlarged or swollen glands including Bruise or contusion, Hematoma, and Muscle strain.

    There are 13 conditions associated with bruising or discoloration and enlarged or swollen glands. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • 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.

    • Muscle strain

      Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.

    • Abscess

      A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.

    • Lyme disease

      Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through tick bites; symptoms include rash, fever chills, and more.

    • Swollen glands

      Located throughout the body, lymph nodes often swell and become tender when fighting an infection.

    • Trauma or injury

      Trauma most often refers to serious bodily injury or wounds symptoms range depending on the injury.

    • Lymphogranuloma venereum

      Lymphogranuloma venereum is a sexually transmitted disease causing tenderness and swelling in the groin.

    • Thrombocytopenia

      Thrombocytopenia causes bruising, frequent nosebleeds, and tiny red dots that look like a rash.

    • Anthrax (skin)

      Anthrax is a deadly bacterial infection that causes symptoms such as blisters and swelling.

    • Plague

      Plague is a rare but deadly bacterial infection causing fever, vomiting, seizures, organ failure, and more.

    • Lymphoma

      Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system and can cause lymph node swelling, weight loss, fatigue, and more.

    • Cat-scratch disease

      Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection caused by a cat scratch or bite.

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