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Query:

Subject: Why do some people's bruises seldom show any discoloration of the skin?

Date: Wed Jul 5 15:09:21 2000
Posted by Ryan Brunner
Grade level: undergrad School: University of Missouri-Columbia
City: Columbia State/Province: MO Country: USA
Area of science: Medicine
ID: 962824161.Me
Message:

My question comes from the fact that even when I receive serious blows to 
my muscles (as when playing sports), I never show coloration in my skin as 
is normally associated with a bruise.  I know that some people bruise 
easier than others, but even with serious injuries (with the exception of 
ankle sprains and black eyes) I never show any coloration.  I know I have 
bruised the muscle because I am unable to use it because of its soreness 
to the touch. I know this is probably a simple question, but no one has 
ever given me a satisfactory answer. Thank you.


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